Deimos, a leading hybrid and multi-cloud technology company, has partnered with Salus Cloud, an AI-first DevSecOps startup, to develop an AI-driven security automation framework. The proof of concept (PoC), powered by Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, aims to enhance security operations, reducing deployment cycles to just five minutes while strengthening application security.
The move comes as Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, with projections estimating its contribution to GDP at $712 billion by 2050. Businesses scaling in the cloud face growing security challenges, often struggling to balance speed and protection. Traditional DevSecOps methods require manual security checks, leading to delays and increased vulnerabilities.
Salus Cloud, which specializes in automated deployment, security, and performance monitoring, sought to further enhance its platform. Through its collaboration with Deimos, the company is integrating AI-driven security solutions to streamline security operations, reduce risks, and allow developers to focus on innovation.
AI-Powered Security Automation
The Deimos-Salus Cloud PoC leverages Generative AI to automate key security tasks, including vulnerability remediation across multiple programming languages. The framework integrates intelligent workflows that detect and fix security gaps proactively, optimizing the software development lifecycle and enabling faster, more secure deployments.
“We’re proud to be part of Salus’ innovation journey, helping them build a platform that not only secures applications but also accelerates their delivery,” said Jaco Nel, Chief Technology Officer at Deimos. “By embedding intelligent workflows into Salus’ CI/CD pipeline, we’ve helped Salus automate and secure critical processes, dynamically handling everything from vulnerability patching to code quality enhancements. This collaboration demonstrates how Deimos empowers startups to redefine industry standards.”
Deen Hans, Senior Principal of Software Engineering at Salus Cloud, also emphasized the impact of AI on DevSecOps:
“AI is a game-changer for DevSecOps, and through our collaboration with Deimos and by leveraging Google Cloud, we’ve been able to integrate AI-powered automation into our platform. The PoC has already demonstrated how AI can proactively address security concerns and improve workflow efficiency. We’re excited to see how this technology will evolve as we continue to innovate.”
Shaping the Future of DevSecOps
The integration of AI-powered automation into DevSecOps represents a significant milestone in modern software security. As Salus Cloud advances its platform, AI-driven security frameworks will play a crucial role in ensuring businesses can scale in the cloud with confidence.
This partnership between Deimos and Salus Cloud highlights a growing trend in cybersecurity, where AI is increasingly used to automate security tasks, enhance performance, and reduce deployment risks. With businesses worldwide moving towards AI-powered security solutions, this development sets a new benchmark for DevSecOps efficiency and cloud security innovation.
