AppSec Program Development

Overview

A large insurance corporation partnered with ioSENTRIX to overhaul its Application Security (AppSec) program. The company had over 600 custom applications and was facing significant challenges related to outdated security practices. With over 60,000 unresolved vulnerabilities, the organization needed an overhaul of its security tools and processes. ioSENTRIX identified the gaps in their AppSec framework, provided a comprehensive three-year roadmap, and implemented solutions such as design review, threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and developer training. This approach not only improved the organization’s overall security posture but also led to the elimination of critical vulnerabilities in its applications.

The Challenges

The insurance company relied heavily on outdated security tools such as SAST and DAST, resulting in an overwhelming number of false positives and a lack of meaningful remediation. Over 60,000 vulnerabilities were ignored due to legacy code issues and false positives. Additionally, the company lacked an efficient AppSec program to manage risks, and there was a disconnect between security tools and the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems.

Over 60,000 vulnerabilities due to poorly configured SAST and DAST tools.
Lack of an effective AppSec program to manage and address security risks during development.
A cultural resistance to adopting modern security practices within the development team.

The Solution

ioSENTRIX conducted a gap analysis to identify weak points in the company’s security program and developed a three-year roadmap for improvement. Key solutions included refining the SAST and DAST tools to reduce false positives, implementing modern scanning tools such as Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scanning, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and training developers on secure coding practices. Additionally, ioSENTRIX worked closely with leadership through regular business reviews to keep them updated on the program’s progress and ensure that strategic goals were met.

Fine-tuned SAST/DAST tools to minimize false positives and focus on critical vulnerabilities.
Implemented design review, threat modeling and manual code reviews to improve application security assessments.
Established regular developer training to improve secure coding practices and reduce future vulnerabilities.

Results

After eight months, the company successfully reduced 60,000 vulnerabilities to zero critical or high-priority issues. The implementation of ioSENTRIX’s recommendations shifted security efforts earlier in the SDLC, creating a secure development lifecycle (SSDLC). Optimized security tools led to more accurate vulnerability identification, and the company integrated modern security scanning techniques to address both legacy and new applications. Overall, the AppSec program achieved improved risk management and reduced exposure to cybersecurity threats.

Reduced critical vulnerabilities from 60,000 to zero within eight months.
Enhanced developer understanding of secure coding practices through tailored training programs.
Implemented modern scanning techniques, addressing security risks in both legacy and new applications.

Benefits

By partnering with ioSENTRIX, the insurance corporation achieved significant cost savings, improved its security posture, and cultivated a culture of security awareness. ioSENTRIX’s strategies enabled the company to secure its entire infrastructure, allowing developers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities more efficiently. The improvements also ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, further protecting the organization from legal and financial penalties. The client benefited from a more resilient and secure application infrastructure, ultimately contributing to safer digital environments for their customers.

Enhanced security awareness across the development team through regular training and communication.
Achieved significant cost savings by reducing security vulnerabilities and improving operational efficiency.
Met regulatory compliance requirements, minimizing the risk of legal and financial penalties.

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