DEVSECOPS TOOLS
DevSecOps tools: the security toolchain, stage by stage
DevSecOps means security checks run automatically at every step, from the editor to production. That usually takes several AppSec tools. This guide maps the DevSecOps toolchain by stage, lists what a DevSecOps platform should consolidate and shows how Nurbak covers the code side of it in one scan. It also says clearly what Nurbak does not do.
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Security at every stage
Each stage catches different problems: secrets before they are pushed, code flaws on the pull request, misconfigurations before deploy, attacks in production.
Automation over checklists
DevSecOps automation means the checks run on every change without anyone remembering to start them, and the results land where developers work.
One place for the code side
Nurbak brings SAST with AI, dependency CVEs, secrets including git history and CI and IaC config into one report with fixes as pull requests.
Honest about scope
Nurbak does not do DAST and does not protect the app at runtime. For those stages you still need other tools.
The DevSecOps toolchain, stage by stage
1. In the IDE
Linters and IDE plugins from security vendors flag risky code while it is being written. Fast feedback, but only on the file in front of you.
2. Pre-commit: secrets
A pre-commit hook such as Gitleaks stops API keys and tokens before they reach the repo. It does not clean what is already in the history. Secret scanning tools.
3. Pull request and CI: SAST and SCA
Static analysis of your own code and a check of your dependencies against known CVEs on every pull request. AI SAST and SCA.
4. IaC and CI configuration
Checks for GitHub Actions workflows, Dockerfiles, Terraform and Kubernetes manifests, where one line can expose secrets or the whole cluster.
5. Staging: DAST
Dynamic testing of the running app from the outside, for example with ZAP. It finds issues that depend on the deployed environment. SAST vs DAST.
6. Production: runtime
WAFs, runtime protection and monitoring watch real traffic and alert or block attacks as they happen.
What a DevSecOps platform should consolidate
One inventory of findings
Code flaws, vulnerable dependencies, secrets and misconfigurations in one list, instead of a dashboard per tool.
Ranking by real risk
A single view of what is exploitable first, so the team fixes the few issues that matter instead of triaging hundreds.
Fixes where developers work
Findings and fixes on the pull request, with enough context in plain language that a developer can act without a security specialist.
Continuous re-scans
New code, new dependencies and newly published CVEs all change your risk. A platform should re-check the repo on a schedule, not once.
Clear handling of your code
Know where the analysis runs, who can see the code and what is logged. An auditable trail matters for private repos.
Pricing you can predict
Per contributor, per committer or per repo. Pick a model that doesn't punish you for growing the team.
DevSecOps tools by stage, and what Nurbak covers
Examples of well-known tools for each stage, based on their official sites, next to what Nurbak does and doesn't do. Many teams combine several of these.
| Stage | Example tools | Covered by Nurbak |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | IDE plugins from vendors such as Snyk | No. Nurbak works on the repo, not inside the editor |
| Pre-commit secrets | Gitleaks as a pre-commit hook | Partly. Nurbak finds secrets in the repo and in the full git history, after the commit |
| SAST in PR and CI | Semgrep Community Edition, CodeQL | Yes. Its own AI model finds exploitable issues with file, line and CWE |
| SCA | OSV-Scanner, Dependabot alerts, Trivy | Yes. Dependency CVEs from OSV, with the fixed version |
| IaC and CI config | Trivy | Yes. GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform and Kubernetes misconfigurations |
| DAST in staging | ZAP | No. Nurbak does not test running apps |
| Runtime | WAF, runtime protection, monitoring | No. Nurbak does not protect production at runtime |
How Nurbak fits into your DevSecOps pipeline
Create an account and connect GitHub. Public and private repos both work.
Pick a repo. Nurbak's own model analyzes it on ephemeral infrastructure.
Get a 0 to 100 security score with code flaws, dependency CVEs, secrets and misconfigurations in one report.
Open a pull request with the fix and a security regression test in one click.
On a plan, the repo is rescanned daily, so new code and new CVEs are caught automatically.
DevSecOps tools FAQ
What are DevSecOps tools?
They are the security tools that run automatically inside the development and delivery pipeline: secret scanners, SAST, SCA, IaC and CI config scanners, DAST and runtime protection. The goal is to catch problems at the earliest stage where they can be found. Our guide to what DevSecOps is explains the practice.
What is a DevSecOps platform?
A platform that brings several of those checks together, with one list of findings, one way to prioritize them and one place to fix them. Platforms differ a lot in which stages they cover, so check each one against the stages above. Nurbak covers the code side: SAST, SCA, secrets and CI and IaC configuration.
What are the best AppSec tools for a small team?
Start with what stops the most common incidents: a secret scanner, a SAST, and dependency checks on every pull request. Add IaC checks if you deploy with Terraform or Kubernetes, and a DAST or a pentest before big releases. Nurbak bundles the code-level checks in one scan. Compare it with Semgrep and Snyk.
What does DevSecOps automation look like with Nurbak?
You connect GitHub once. On a plan, Nurbak rescans each repo daily, flags new exploitable issues, vulnerable dependencies and leaked secrets, and lets you open the fix as a pull request with a regression test in one click. See GitHub security scanner.
Does Nurbak do DAST or runtime protection?
No. Nurbak analyzes your repository: your own code, dependencies, secrets and CI and IaC configuration. It does not test the running application from the outside and does not block attacks in production. Pair it with a DAST such as ZAP and your runtime tooling. See application security testing for how the pieces fit.
Is my code sent to a third-party AI?
The analysis runs on Nurbak's own self-hosted model, so your code is not sent to OpenAI or Anthropic to be analyzed. The infrastructure is ephemeral and every step is recorded in a hash-chained audit trail. Only if you ask for a fix pull request and give explicit consent is the fix generated with Claude.
How much does it cost?
The first scan is free and shows the 3 most important findings in full, plus 1 free fix PR. Plans are USD 79 per month for 1 repo and USD 199 per month for up to 5 repos, with daily scans. Above 5 repos there is an Enterprise plan. We charge per repo, not per developer. See pricing.
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