FULL STACK DEVSECOPS

From code to production.
Connect delivery, operations and security.

Bring development, security and operations together through a practical process and toolchain—from source code, CI/CD and Kubernetes to running systems. Work with Ruk-Com expertise built over more than 10 years.

Discuss your DevSecOps needsExplore the lifecycle and stack
CI/CDSecurity GatesKubernetesObservability
Illustrative stack connectionsBUILD → RUN → IMPROVE

Delivery & Security

Source → Pipeline → Artifact

GitLabJenkinsTrivyHarbor

Platform & Runtime

GitOps · Infrastructure · Policy

Argo CDKubernetesOpenTofuOpenBao

Observability & Feedback

Metrics · Logs · Traces → Backlog

PrometheusGrafanaOpenTelemetryFalco
Shared ownership · Policy · Reviewable deliverables
10+ years

Ruk-Com team experience in systems and customer operations

8 connected stages

From requirements to feedback from running systems

Open Source / Enterprise

Match the toolchain to your team, budget and support needs

MAKE DELIVERY WORK

Remove the gaps
between teams.

Start with your current process and tools. Identify where work gets stuck, then improve the parts that affect delivery.

01

Traceable deployments

Connect commits, artifacts and environments so teams can see what changed, who reviewed it and which evidence supported approval.

02

Security in the delivery path

Set checks and owners, provide findings developers can act on and handle exceptions according to risk.

03

Operations can take ownership

Hand over runbooks, dashboards and access models with the system so operations and improvement are informed by evidence.

ONE CONNECTED LIFECYCLE

See the delivery path
and the route back to improve.

Select a stage to explore inputs, controls, outputs and owners, or follow release, blocked-gate and runtime-feedback scenarios.

Illustrative process, not live system status
DeliveryRemediation / planningGates and approval
01

Plan

Align goals and risk

02

Code

Review before merging

03

Build

Build from reviewed source

04

Test

Validate behavior and security

05

Release

Establish the release and approver

06

Deploy

Deploy to plan and verify

07

Operate

Operate platforms and workloads

08

Monitor

Turn signals into improvement work

Planned release: reviewed code → build and tests → artifact with evidence → release approval → production deployment and operations

01

Plan

Business owner · PM · Security

Start with business requirements, existing systems and constraints. Record threat models, risks and acceptance criteria in the backlog before selecting tools.

Input
Requirements / Feedback
Control
Threat model · Acceptance criteria
Output
Prioritized backlog
02

Code

Developer · Code reviewer

Define branch policies, pull requests and code owners. Combine peer review with SAST, SCA and secret scanning so teams can address issues early.

Input
Source changes
Control
Peer review · SAST · SCA · Secrets
Output
Reviewed commit
03

Build

Platform team · Developer

Build traceable artifacts, manage dependencies and base images, and produce container images or packages with component and provenance information.

Input
Reviewed commit
Control
Build isolation · Image scan · SBOM
Output
Versioned artifact
04

Test

QA · Security · Developer

Run risk-based unit, integration and regression tests. Apply DAST to an authorized running staging application. Failed gates return to remediation and retesting.

Input
Artifact in staging
Control
Tests · DAST · Policy gates
Output
Test evidence / Defects
05

Release

Release owner · Approver

Store artifacts in a registry, link versions to SBOMs and test results, verify signatures as required by policy and record approval before production delivery.

Input
Passed evidence + Artifact
Control
Signature · Version · Approval
Output
Approved release
06

Deploy

Platform team · Operations

Use pipelines or GitOps with reviewed configuration. Separate environment access and secrets, and choose rollout strategies with validation and rollback criteria.

Input
Approved release + Config
Control
Access · GitOps policy · Rollback
Output
Validated deployment
07

Operate

Operations · Security

Manage runtime policies, access and updates. Define incident runbooks and owners, and connect runtime detection to agreed response and approval procedures.

Input
Running workload
Control
Runtime policy · Runbook
Output
Service context / Incidents
08

Monitor

Operations · Product owner

Use metrics, logs and traces to understand impact. Feed prioritized improvements back to Plan, where the team reviews scope and changes before the next iteration.

Input
Metrics · Logs · Traces
Control
Triage · Impact review
Output
Prioritized feedback

GATES THAT GUIDE THE WORK

Put checks where they matter.
Before production changes.

Define gates around risk and team readiness. Tools provide evidence for decisions; they do not replace an agreed policy.

SOURCE

Review · SAST · SCA · Secrets

Check source code, dependencies and secrets at pull request time. Agree blocking severity and remediation ownership.

STAGING

Test · DAST · Image policy

Test behavior and integrations. Run authorized DAST in staging and check images and configuration.

RELEASE

Artifact · Signature · Approval

Promote an artifact that passed checks, verify signatures and record approval, with a rollback plan appropriate to the system.

A failed gate returns work for code or configuration changes and retesting. Exceptions require a risk owner, rationale, scope and review date under the agreed policy.

THE STACK, BY RESPONSIBILITY

Choose tools that work together.
And that your team can own.

Examples to evaluate for each responsibility. We select and connect the components that fit your environment; a project does not require every tool.

01

Source & Collaboration

Manage source and planned work

GitLabSource & CI/CDGitHubRepositories & ActionsJiraPlanning & tracking
02

CI / Build / Quality

Build and validate artifacts in pipelines

JenkinsCI pipelinesDockerImages & containersSonarQubeCode quality / Security
03

Security & Supply Chain

Assess vulnerabilities and delivery provenance

TrivyImage / Dependency scansZAPApplication DASTSnykDeveloper securityHarborArtifact registryCosignSign & verify artifacts
04

Platform & GitOps

Manage containers and configuration changes

KubernetesContainer orchestrationArgo CDGitOps deliveryHelmKubernetes chartsRed Hat OpenShiftEnterprise platform
05

Infrastructure & Secrets

Control infrastructure, automation and secrets

OpenTofuOpen-source IaCTerraformInfrastructure workflowAnsibleConfiguration automationOpenBaoOpen-source secretsVaultSecrets & access policy
06

Observability & Runtime

Connect telemetry, operations and runtime policies

PrometheusMetrics & alert rulesGrafanaDashboards & analysisOpenTelemetryCollect & export telemetryFalcoRuntime detectionKyvernoKubernetes policy

Product names and logos belong to their owners and illustrate toolchain options. Editions, licenses, support and costs are reviewed against each provider’s terms.

THREE WAYS TO OPERATE

Choose for ownership,
licensing and support.

Design a toolchain around your existing team, organizational requirements and budget, with an appropriate ownership and support model for each component.

Open Source

Own the stack and plan its operation

For teams that need customization and can plan upgrades, backups and troubleshooting. Open-source licensing still carries compliance obligations and operating costs.

GitLab CEOpenTofuOpenBao
Example optionsGitLab CE · Jenkins · Kubernetes · OpenTofu · OpenBao

Operate internally or agree a managed scope with Ruk-Com

Enterprise

Choose the capabilities and support you need

For organizations that need centralized governance, audit capabilities and vendor support. Select editions and entitlements around team size and planned growth.

GitHubOpenShiftSnyk
Example optionsGitHub Enterprise · GitLab Ultimate · OpenShift · Snyk · Jira

Evaluate subscriptions, vendor support and operational responsibilities separately

Hybrid

Keep what fits and add what is missing

Combine open-source platforms with commercial tools or SaaS where they fit. Define identity, data flows and responsibilities across the toolchain.

KubernetesGitHubGrafana
Example optionsKubernetes + GitHub Enterprise / Snyk + Grafana

Review integrations, data residency and support boundaries between providers

Current Terraform and Vault editions have source-available or commercial licensing terms, distinct from open-source options such as OpenTofu and OpenBao. Review editions and terms before adoption.

DELIVERED WITH YOUR TEAM

From assessment
to an operable system.

Agree environments, access, acceptance criteria and receiving owners up front. Start with a pilot and expand based on jointly reviewed results.

01

Assess & Design

Review the current system and process. Deliver a gap assessment, target architecture and improvement plan with scope and owners.

02

Implement & Validate

Connect pipelines, infrastructure and security gates in agreed environments. Gather test evidence and pilot before expanding.

03

Handover & Improve

Hand over configuration, pipeline code, runbooks and dashboards. Transfer knowledge and agree update and support plans.

Ruk-Com Agent + specialist team

Agent assistance gathers signals and summarizes information for review. Policy and production changes remain subject to access, scope and human approval.

Explore Ruk-Com Agent →
Consulting & FDE Cloud IaaS Managed Kubernetes Cyber Security

BEFORE WE BEGIN

Align the requirements.
Then choose the stack.

Do we need to replace our existing CI/CD?

We can review the current toolchain, identify gaps in reviews, gates, artifacts and ownership, and improve only what is needed first.

Does open source mean no cost?

Licenses have different obligations, and infrastructure, implementation, upgrades, backups and support still have costs. Assess total cost and accountable owners.

Are all tools on this page included?

These are example options. We assess your current environment, goals and constraints before proposing a toolchain. Provider licenses and subscriptions are specified separately.

How does a failed security gate stop delivery?

Agree blocking policies and severity thresholds before release. Failed checks return to owners for remediation and retesting. Exceptions require risk acceptance and approval under policy.

Can security testing run against production?

Pipeline DAST starts in authorized staging environments. Production testing requires separately agreed scope, approvers, timing and stop conditions.

Can our team operate the system after handover?

Define deliverables and access rights in the agreement, including pipeline code, configuration, runbooks and knowledge transfer. Choose internal ownership or onward managed support.

How do security features and licenses differ by tool?

Review editions and actual usage. GitHub Code Security / Secret Protection for private repositories require the appropriate licenses. GitLab security dashboards and selected policies are Ultimate features. SonarQube Community Build and Server offer different capabilities. We identify the required features before assessing subscriptions.

LET’S CONNECT YOUR DELIVERY

Build a DevSecOps approach
that fits your organization.

Start with your current systems, the problems to solve and the team that will operate them. We can help define practical options and scope.

Talk to Ruk-Com[email protected]02-105-4385