Application Security Providers in Australia

Find and compare verified application security providers across Australia. Applications — web, mobile, and API — are the primary attack surface for most Australian organisations. Application security (AppSec) covers the full software development lifecycle: secure code review, static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), API security testing, and integrating security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps). As organisations ship software faster, building security in from the start is significantly cheaper than finding vulnerabilities in production. Browse 8+ specialist vendors serving Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond.

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ThreatSpike Labs

Automated penetration testing and continuous security assessment.

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Melbourne·Est. 2020
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Aura Information Security

Expert penetration testing and security advisory across Australia.

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Sydney·Est. 2005
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Dvuln

Boutique offensive security and vulnerability research in Brisbane.

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Brisbane·Est. 2018
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Rapid7 Australia

Simplifying security for the modern enterprise.

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Sydney, Melbourne·Est. 2000
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Snyk Australia

Developer security for the modern software development lifecycle.

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Sydney, Melbourne·Est. 2015
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HackerOne Australia

The world's most trusted hacker-powered security platform.

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Sydney·Est. 2012
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Bugcrowd

The ultimate crowdsourced cybersecurity platform.

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Sydney, Melbourne·Est. 2012
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Triskele Labs

Boutique cybersecurity consulting and penetration testing.

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Melbourne, Sydney·Est. 2014

What to look for in a application security provider

SAST and DAST tooling expertise — or the ability to integrate with your existing pipeline

Manual code review capability for business-logic flaws that automated tools miss

API security testing — REST, GraphQL, and legacy SOAP

DevSecOps integration experience — GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI

Secure design review at the architecture stage, not just before release

Clear vulnerability disclosure and responsible disclosure processes

Frequently Asked Questions

What do application security companies do?

Applications — web, mobile, and API — are the primary attack surface for most Australian organisations. Application security (AppSec) covers the full software development lifecycle: secure code review, static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), API security testing, and integrating security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps). As organisations ship software faster, building security in from the start is significantly cheaper than finding vulnerabilities in production.

How do I choose a application security provider in Australia?

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How much does application security cost in Australia?

Web application security assessments typically cost $8,000–$25,000 per application. API security testing adds $5,000–$15,000. Full DevSecOps pipeline integration and tooling setup ranges from $30,000 to $150,000 depending on complexity.

What certifications should a application security provider hold?

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), and Burp Suite Certified Practitioner are respected application security credentials. CREST accreditation covers web application testing specifically.

What is the OWASP Top 10 and why does it matter?

The OWASP Top 10 is a regularly updated list of the most critical web application security risks — including injection, broken authentication, and security misconfiguration. Any credible AppSec provider will use it as a baseline for assessment. Fixing the Top 10 eliminates the vast majority of common web application vulnerabilities.

What is the difference between SAST and DAST?

SAST (Static Application Security Testing) analyses source code without running it — it finds vulnerabilities during development. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tests a running application from the outside, simulating an attacker. Both are needed: SAST catches issues early; DAST finds runtime vulnerabilities SAST misses.