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01.08 · Security Engineering

Security engineered into systems, not added after release.

We review applications and infrastructure for technical risk, strengthen authentication and access control, and build security checks into everyday delivery.

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AProblems addressed

When teams typically bring us in.

  • P-01Security is reviewed only before an audit or after an incident
  • P-02Access permissions have grown without review
  • P-03Dependencies and configurations are not monitored
  • P-04Customers ask security questions the team cannot answer confidently

BCapabilities and deliverables

What Security Engineering covers.

  • Application security review

    Code, configuration and architecture review against common weakness patterns.

  • Identity and access

    Single sign-on, role-based access and least-privilege permissions.

  • Secure delivery pipeline

    Dependency scanning, secret detection and security tests in CI.

  • Technical risk register

    Prioritized findings with remediation guidance and owners.

Deliverables

  1. D1Security review report with prioritized findings
  2. D2Remediation plan and implemented fixes
  3. D3Access-control model
  4. D4Security checks in CI/CD
  5. D5Incident response runbook

Technologies

  • OWASP ASVS
  • OAuth 2.0 / OIDC
  • SAST & dependency scanning
  • Secret management
  • Cloud security posture tools
  • WAF configuration

Technology choices are made per project based on your existing estate and requirements.

CDelivery approach

How this capability is delivered.

Each engagement follows the Velnex Method. These are the steps specific to this capability.

  1. 01

    Establish scope

    Agree systems, data and threats in scope.

  2. 02

    Review and test

    Examine code, configuration and access paths.

  3. 03

    Prioritize risk

    Rank findings by likelihood and impact.

  4. 04

    Remediate and embed

    Fix issues and add checks so they do not return.

See the full Velnex Method

DEngagement options

Ways to engage for this capability.

  • E-01

    Technical Definition Sprint

    A time-boxed engagement that turns a business need into a buildable plan.

    • Requirements and priorities
    • Architecture options
    • Phased delivery plan
    • Risk register

    Best for

    Decisions that need evidence before budget is committed.

    Team

    Principal engineer, solution architect and UX lead as needed.

    Rhythm

    Fixed duration with working sessions and a final review.

    Commercial basis

    Fixed fee agreed before the sprint starts

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  • E-03

    Embedded Engineering Team

    Velnex engineers working inside your product roadmap and processes.

    • Continuous releases
    • Shared backlog
    • Engineering standards
    • Knowledge transfer

    Best for

    Evolving products where priorities change as you learn.

    Team

    Dedicated engineers, with design and product support when needed.

    Rhythm

    Sprints from your backlog, with shared planning and reviews.

    Commercial basis

    Team-based, agreed per period

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  • E-04

    Continuous Systems Partnership

    Ongoing responsibility for the health and improvement of live systems.

    • Monitoring and response
    • Maintenance schedule
    • Monthly service report
    • Improvement backlog

    Best for

    Business-critical systems that must stay secure and keep improving.

    Team

    Named lead engineer with shared support and specialist capacity.

    Rhythm

    Continuous monitoring with monthly planning and reporting.

    Commercial basis

    Retained capacity, agreed per period

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ERelated scenario

An example of this capability in context.

Representative solution scenarioS-03

Modernizing a legacy platform

Business dependent on an ageing, hard-to-change application

The platform still runs core operations, but releases are risky, knowledge sits with few people and hosting is outdated.

Approach

  1. 01Document the current system, its data and its dependencies
  2. 02Define a staged modernization path with rollback at each step
  3. 03Move hosting to automated, monitored cloud environments
  4. 04Replace modules incrementally while the business keeps operating

System components

  • Architecture assessment
  • Staged migration plan
  • Cloud environments
  • Monitoring

FQuestions

Frequently asked questions.

Is this a penetration test?

Our reviews are engineering-led and focus on finding and fixing weaknesses. Where an independent penetration test is required, we can prepare systems and help address findings.

Can you help us prepare for a compliance audit?

We implement technical controls and documentation that support compliance work. Certification itself is granted by accredited bodies.

How often should applications be reviewed?

At major releases and at least annually, with automated checks running continuously in between.

Next step

Discuss Security Engineering with Velnex.

Tell us what you are creating, replacing or improving. Velnex will help turn it into a practical engineering plan.

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