Matomo

Product security programme | Cossack Labs

Trusted where failure is not an option

  • Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
  • datasite
  • nec
  • EvoLogics
  • Delta
  • tezos-foundation

Our approach

We help organisations establish and operate product security programmes, embedding security across the product lifecycle to keep systems secure and operational in high-risk environments.

We work closely with engineering teams to build security capabilities, establish internal standards and processes, and foster a culture where secure development becomes part of everyday engineering.

We use bespoke tooling to automate routine tasks, freeing time for deep analysis, continuous improvement, and accelerated adaptation. By integrating fast security feedback into your development processes, we help you identify security issues early and respond quickly, introducing defensive measures faster than threats can evolve.

Highlighted projects

  • Product security programme for Ukraine’s primary C2 system

    Ukraine’s primary C2 system operates under daily nation-state-level cyberattacks. Cossack Labs works with the DELTA team as a security engineering partner: helping build and maintain a product security programme, as well as hardening more than 30 integrated systems so that the ecosystem remains operational, secure, and resilient under continuous adversarial pressure.

  • Protecting military personnel data at scale

    Over 1 million active-duty military personnel rely on the platform's digital services, developed by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The platform runs dozens of business integrations – each a potential threat vector. We work with the Army+ team on the platform's product security programme to design and implement a multi-layered security system that reduces the risks of data compromise and enables the security of integrations.

    How we work

    [01]

    Initial security assessment

    We learn details to understand the system architecture, data flows, sensitive assets, system modules, and development practices. The goal is to create a shared view of the current security posture and known security gaps. Then we agree on the first areas to focus on.

    [02]

    Risk assessment and threat modelling

    We analyse assets and threat sources to define relevant threat scenarios, key risks, and worst-case events — the operational baseline for all further security work. From that shared understanding of the risk landscape, we shape architecture, security controls, implementations, and mitigations.

    [03]

    Solution design

    We design and validate security controls, cryptographic schemes, key management approaches, and integration patterns for your product. Your team brings the problem and requirements; we bring security-focused solution design and implementation details.

    [04]

    Setting up repeatable security processes

    We formulate a clear security roadmap and set up an internal security programme, so product teams know how to handle security risks as well as how to route code and features for security review. We help define security ownership, roles, and responsibility models, and, if needed, establish vulnerability disclosure programmes and vulnerability management processes.

    [05]

    Nurturing security culture

    Through mentoring, workshops, and collaboration, we help engineers understand both the "what" and the "why" behind security requirements. As a result, teams make more informed security decisions, identify risks earlier, and take ownership of the product's cybersecurity posture.

    [06]

    Ongoing assessments and verification

    We assess the product’s security posture and measure it using industry standards, including OWASP ASVS, OWASP MASVS, and OWASP SAMM. Then, we continuously assess and re-assess product features and run security regression tests as the system evolves. As your team implements security fixes, our security engineers verify the changes.

    [07]

    Reporting

    We provide clear reporting through regular weekly updates and quarterly goal tracking. We prepare tailored executive summary reports for stakeholders and decision-makers.This gives managers, CISOs, and product teams continuous visibility into security posture, progress on findings, and fixes.

    [08]

    Monitoring and alerting

    We help connect your product to a SIEM and define which security events to collect, monitor, and alert on. Our security engineers continuously review system behaviour, run scans, help investigate anomalies, and raise security issues when something looks off.

    [09]

    Repeat and start again

    As the product evolves and priorities change, we revisit and adjust security activities accordingly. Progress and changes are tracked over time, so you can clearly see how your security posture improves as the product grows.

    What you get

    System remain secure and operational in high-stakes environments by addressing root-cause weaknesses as the product evolves, before they reach production.

    What our partners say

    • The security engineering team cares not only about security but also about the product itself. It creates real alignment, making security feel like a natural part of the process rather than just a compliance checkbox.

      Col. Artem Martynenko

      Center of Innovations and Defense Technologies Development of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

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