DevSecOps on AWS

Security baked into your CI/CD pipeline, not bolted on later.

For FinTech, HealthTech, and regulated SaaS shipping on AWS. SAST/DAST gates, IaC scanning, container security, SBOM generation, secrets management. Anchored on AWS Security Specialty and ISO 27001:2022 lived experience. Founder-reviewed on every engagement.

AWS Security SpecialtyISO 27001:2022 CertifiedDORA · NIS2 · APRA Aligned
HAZERCLOUD · DEVSECOPSPipeline-Native

Security at every stage.

SASTSonarQube
DASTOWASP ZAP
IaC ScanCheckov
ContainerTrivy
SBOMSyft + Grype
SecretsAWS Secrets Mgr
PolicyOPA / Sentinel
ComplianceSOC2 / ISO
What We Build

Six DevSecOps capabilities, integrated into your pipeline.

Most "DevSecOps" engagements bolt security onto existing pipelines as an afterthought. We build it in from day one. All six capabilities can be implemented standalone or combined into a comprehensive security posture.

01 · STATIC ANALYSIS

SAST gates in every PR

Static application security testing wired into your CI pipeline. Code is scanned on every pull request — security defects fail the build before merge. SonarQube, Semgrep, or Snyk Code depending on stack. Custom rule packs for compliance frameworks like PCI DSS or HIPAA.

SonarQubeSemgrepSnyk CodeCodeGuru
02 · DYNAMIC TESTING

DAST against running services

Dynamic application security testing against your staging environment. OWASP ZAP automation, Burp Suite Enterprise integration, or AWS-native tooling. Catches runtime vulnerabilities that static analysis misses. Reports integrated into your build dashboard.

OWASP ZAPBurp EnterpriseNucleiInspector
03 · INFRASTRUCTURE SCANNING

IaC security at the source

Infrastructure-as-code scanning before resources deploy. Checkov, tfsec, or Terrascan integrated into Terraform/CDK pipelines. Catches misconfigured S3 buckets, over-permissive IAM policies, unencrypted RDS instances. Custom policy packs aligned to your compliance framework.

CheckovtfsecTerrascanCloudFormation Guard
04 · CONTAINER SECURITY

Image scanning & runtime protection

Container vulnerability scanning at build and registry stages. Trivy, Grype, or AWS ECR enhanced scanning. Runtime protection via Falco or AWS GuardDuty. Pod Security Standards enforced in EKS via OPA Gatekeeper. CIS Benchmark alignment.

TrivyGrypeECR EnhancedFalcoGuardDuty
05 · SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN

SBOM generation & verification

Software Bill of Materials generated for every release. Syft for SBOM creation, Grype for continuous CVE matching, Sigstore Cosign for image signing. Supply-chain attestations meeting SLSA Level 2-3 requirements. Critical for FinTech and HealthTech audit posture.

SyftGrypeCosignSLSA
06 · SECRETS & POLICY

Secrets rotation & policy as code

AWS Secrets Manager with automated rotation. Pre-commit secrets scanning (gitleaks, trufflehog) to prevent leaks at source. Policy-as-code via OPA Rego or AWS Service Control Policies. Centralized secret access logging through CloudTrail.

Secrets ManagergitleaksOPA / RegoSCP
How We Engage

Three ways to secure your pipeline.

Different security maturity levels need different commitment shapes. Project-based for greenfield pipelines, retainer for ongoing security ops, embedded team where security expertise is permanent.

How We Deliver

Same delivery process, regardless of engagement model.

Project, retainer, embedded — every engagement runs through the same four phases. Discovery is where we earn trust before scope. Implementation is where we earn it during. Handoff is where we earn it after.

01

Discovery

30-60 minute call with the founder. We assess current state, understand goals, and identify the highest-leverage starting point. No sales rep, no junior account manager.

Free · 1 week
02

Architecture

Reference architecture document for the proposed solution. Founder-reviewed before it goes to you. Includes AWS Well-Architected mapping, cost estimate, and SOW with milestones.

Paid scoping · 1 week
03

Implementation

AWS-certified engineers building against the agreed architecture. Weekly status calls with founder attendance. Material decisions go through the founder before changes ship.

4-12 weeks typical
04

Handoff

Documented handover with runbooks, architecture diagrams, and operations playbooks. 30 days of post-handoff support. Optional retainer for ongoing operations.

2 weeks · then optional
Who This Is For

Be honest with you about fit.

We're not the right partner for every AWS workload. The honest answer about who we serve well, and who we don't, saves both sides time.

Strong fit

If you are…

  • A FinTech, HealthTech, or regulated SaaS preparing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or sector-specific audits
  • Early-stage through growth-stage with production AWS workloads and engineering velocity to protect
  • Subject to DORA, NIS2, APRA, or HIPAA where security posture is non-negotiable
  • Tired of point security tools that don't integrate with your CI/CD pipeline
  • Needing audit-ready evidence packs that don't slow down development
  • Looking for genuine AWS Security Specialty expertise, not generic "DevOps with security awareness"
Not a fit

If you are…

  • Pre-product companies where security tooling will outpace product complexity
  • Looking for penetration testing services only (see our VAPT service)
  • Needing SOC monitoring or 24/7 SIEM operations (see our CloudOps service)
  • Running primarily on Azure or GCP with no AWS roadmap
  • Looking for compliance certification body (we implement, we don't certify — that's the auditor's role)
Engagement Options

Three ways to engage, one standard.

Every engagement starts with a free scoping call. We share full pricing before any commitment — no gated discovery, no surprise invoices.

Project

Pipeline hardening

Total project · scope-dependent
  • Security architecture & SOW
  • Founder-reviewed implementation
  • SAST/DAST/IaC scanning setup
  • SBOM workflow & supply chain
  • 30 days post-handoff support
Retainer

Security operations

30-100 hours · 3-month minimum
  • Reserved monthly hours
  • 24-hour critical CVE response
  • Same engineers retained
  • Quarterly security posture review
  • Audit prep support
Embedded

Security engineer

Per engineer · 6-month minimum
  • AWS Security Specialty certified
  • In your Slack and standups
  • Threat modeling for new features
  • Founder steering participation
  • Audit lead role for compliance
Jobin Joseph, Founder & CTO of HAZERCLOUD
Jobin Joseph
Founder & CTO
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Who You'll Actually Work With

This engagement runs through me, personally.

The AWS-certified specialist on your discovery call leads the implementation team on your engagement. No bait-and-switch. No junior-led delivery.

Discovery call: I attend, no exceptions
Architecture sign-off: before any work begins
Weekly review: I'm on every call, every week
Material decisions: go through me first
Deliverable sign-off: my signature, my reputation
30 days post-handoff: direct line to me
Read more about Jobin and the engagement model
Common Questions

Questions buyers ask before we engage.

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How is this different from running a security audit?+
A security audit is a snapshot — a point-in-time assessment of your security posture. DevSecOps is the operational practice of catching issues continuously, before they reach production. Audits tell you what's wrong; DevSecOps prevents it. We do both, but the structural value is in the pipeline integration.
Do you do penetration testing as part of this?+
No. Pen-testing is a specialist discipline that requires independent assessment, ideally from someone who didn't build your infrastructure. We integrate DAST tooling (which is automated and continuous) but for adversarial pen-testing we recommend specialist firms. We can refer you to ones we trust.
Will this slow down our development velocity?+
Initially yes, briefly — security gates catch issues that previously went unnoticed, so the first few weeks see more failed builds. Within a sprint or two, developers learn the patterns and velocity recovers. Long-term, velocity actually increases because you're not firefighting incidents in production.
Can you support our SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit prep?+
Yes. We're ISO 27001:2022 certified ourselves, so we operate the standard internally. For client audits, we provide evidence packs aligned to the framework's controls, support gap analysis, and work alongside your auditor. We don't certify (that's the auditor's role) — we implement controls audit-ready.
What about HIPAA or PCI DSS specifically?+
For HIPAA: AWS BAA, encryption-at-rest with KMS, audit logging through CloudTrail, network segmentation, automated control validation. For PCI DSS: scoped network design, tokenization patterns, automated scan integration. Both are routinely included in our HealthTech and FinTech engagements.
Do you do 24/7 SOC monitoring?+
Not as a standalone service. For 24/7 security operations and SIEM monitoring, see our CloudOps service. DevSecOps focuses on shifting security left into the pipeline; CloudOps focuses on monitoring and response in production.
What time zones do you work in?+
India HQ, with coverage giving 09:00 to 16:00 GMT for UK/EU clients and 11:00 to 16:00 AEST for Australian clients. Critical CVE response on retainers and embedded engagements operates outside core hours. Weekly review calls are scheduled in overlap windows.
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No sales pitch. We'll walk through your current security posture, identify the highest-leverage gaps, and tell you honestly whether we're a fit. If we're not, we'll suggest who is.

AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner · ISO 27001:2022 · ISO 9001:2015 · 5× AWS-Certified Founder