DevSecOps – Faster and More Secure Delivery from Code to Production

Cloud Native

End-to-end automation of development, testing, and deployment—with GitLab as the central platform and Kubernetes as the target environment. Every commit becomes an automated, tested, and traceable release. Security is not an afterthought here, but rather an integral part of the CI/CD pipeline.

From Commit to Release

Every change automatically goes through build, test, and deployment—no more manual patching together.

Security in the Pipeline

Scans for code, dependencies, and containers run automatically—security shifted left (Shift-Left).

A platform

Code, CI/CD, registry, and permissions all in one place in GitLab—instead of scattered, siloed solutions.

Traceable & auditable

Every step is logged—who delivered what and when, from the change to the release.

All the way to the workplace

Pipelines are integrated with the target environment—often Kubernetes—and deployments run in a reproducible manner rather than manually.

All in one place

Consulting, setup, operation—including as a managed service through NWS—and training for your team from NETWAYS.

The Problem

If releases are done manually and security isn’t addressed until the very end, every deployment becomes a risk—and the supply chain remains opaque.

Manual, error-prone releases

Manual deployments that are slightly different each time—that takes time and leads to errors that aren’t noticed until they reach production.

Safety Comes Too Late

Security checks only at the end—or not at all: Vulnerabilities in code and dependencies don’t become apparent until it gets costly.

Disconnected, Stand-Alone Solutions

Code here, pipelines there, tickets somewhere else—without an end-to-end delivery chain, there’s no common thread from commit to production.

How we work with you

Four steps, the same for every NETWAYS solution—from the repositories to a secure, automated release in production.

Step 1

Analysis & Concept

We'll take a look at repos, build and deploy processes, the target environment, and security requirements, and plan the appropriate pipeline.

→ A pipeline that fits your tech stack and level of maturity—not oversized.

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Step 2

Setup & Integration

We'll set up GitLab as our central platform, build the CI/CD pipelines, and integrate security scans and a container registry.

→ Every commit becomes an automated, tested process.

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Step 3

Commissioning & Deployment

Go-live: Deploy the pipelines to the target environment—often Kubernetes—in a reproducible manner, with approvals and rollbacks.

→ Reliable, repeatable releases instead of deployment anxiety.

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Step 4

Support & Operations

Upon request, we can fully manage the platform—including as a managed service through NWS—or we can assist your team with support and training.

→ A stable supply chain without having to build an in-house platform team.

What Your Pipeline Does

From build and testing to security and deployment—these stages are interconnected and can be implemented step by step.

CI/CD

Build & Test

Every commit is automatically built and tested—using GitLab CI and parallelized runners for fast feedback.

Result: Errors are detected early on, not just during production.

Security Scanning

Check Security

SAST, dependency, and container scans run automatically as part of the pipeline—security shifted left.

Effect: Vulnerabilities are identified before the release.

Continuous Deployment

Deliver & Release

Deployment to the target environment using stages, releases, and rollbacks—often to Kubernetes via GitOps.

Result: Reproducible releases instead of manual work.

Software Supply Chain

Understand & Ensure

Artifacts, signatures, and logs document the entire supply chain—from commit to live release.

Result: You can verify at any time what was delivered.

What You’ll Achieve

Faster delivery, more secure delivery, full traceability.

Faster Delivery

From weeks-long release cycles to one-click deployment—more releases with significantly less manual effort.

Deliver more securely

Security is an integral part of the pipeline, not an afterthought—vulnerabilities are detected before they go into production.

Full Traceability

Every step is documented—from commit to release. Good for audits, troubleshooting, and the software supply chain.

What is your solution built with?

Tried-and-true open-source components—run in-house or via NWS. You decide what you’ll do yourself and what NETWAYS will handle.

Gitlab

The central DevSecOps platform: code, merge requests, CI/CD, container registry, security scans, and permissions—all in one place.

Kubernetes

A common target environment: Deploying pipelines to the cluster in a reproducible manner using GitOps—with stages, approvals, and rollbacks.

Prometheus

Collect metrics from pipelines and deployed applications—the data foundation for the post-release feedback loop.

Grafana

Provides visibility into deployment frequency, error rates, and the status of releases—development and operations are looking at the same picture.

We’ll integrate what you’re already using with

The pipeline integrates code, security, and the target environment. A selection of the building blocks we use to build DevSecOps setups.

Code & Repos

GitLab
Git
Merge Requests
Code Review

Security (DevSecOps)

SAST / DAST
Dependency Scanning
Container Scanning
Secret Detection

Operation & Feedback

Prometheus
Grafana
Alerting
NWS Cloud (EU)

CI/CD & Build

GitLab CI
Runner
Container Registry
Artifacts

Deployment & Objective

Kubernetes
Helm
GitOps (Argo CD / Flux)
Docker

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About This Solution

What is DevSecOps?

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DevSecOps extends the DevOps philosophy to include security: Security is integrated into development and deployment from the very beginning, rather than being tested only at the end. Specifically, scans for code, dependencies, and containers run automatically as part of the CI/CD pipeline, so that vulnerabilities are detected early rather than only after they reach production.

DevOps vs. DevSecOps – What's the Difference?

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DevOps integrates development and operations to enable faster and more reliable delivery. DevSecOps makes security an integral, automated part of this chain—“shift left,” meaning as early as possible. Instead of a separate security checkpoint at the end, the pipeline performs continuous monitoring.

How do I build a CI/CD pipeline?

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Essentially, you define stages for build, test, security scan, and deployment that are automatically run with every commit. In GitLab, this is done through a pipeline definition in the repository, which is executed by runners. NETWAYS works with you to determine the appropriate steps, sets up the pipeline, and integrates it with your target environment.

What is GitLab CI/CD?

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GitLab CI/CD is the automation for building, testing, and deploying that is integrated into GitLab. Pipelines are defined right next to the code and run by GitLab runners; security scans, container registries, and permissions are all part of the same platform—no need for a tangled web of additional tools.

What is the difference between CI and CD?

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Continuous Integration (CI) involves merging changes frequently and automatically building and testing the code. Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD) builds on this and automatically deploys verified builds to test or production environments—in the case of Continuous Deployment, without any manual intermediate steps.

Is this also possible with Kubernetes and as a managed service?

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Yes. The pipelines are typically deployed to Kubernetes via GitOps—either to your environment or as managed Kubernetes via NWS. If you'd like, NETWAYS can manage the entire platform, leaving you free to focus on development.

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