5 I’s of Application Security Assessment

Benchmark your team’s application security habits and uncover where you stand on the maturity curve.

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Why Leaders Need to Understand the 5 I’s Framework

Application security rarely fails because a tool is missing. It fails when teams do not share information, when work happens in silos, or when people think security belongs to someone else.

The 5 I’s framework (Inform, Integrate, Influence, Innovate, Iterate) gives you a clear view of how these behaviours show up across your organisation. It shows you what is working, what is slowing you down, and where to focus for quick wins that make a real difference.

See How Your Organisation Approaches AppSec

In under 10 minutes, the 5 I’s Assessment gives you a clear picture of how your teams really handle security day to day. It focuses on the five behaviours that separate strong, sustainable software practices from reactive firefighting.

You will discover how well your teams:

  • Share and act on security information
  • Embed security into their daily workflows
  • Build buy-in and shared accountability
  • Experiment and improve how security is done
  • Adapt quickly as threats and requirements change

You will walk away with a simple, practical snapshot of your strengths, your blind spots, and the most important next steps.

Built for Australia’s Most Targeted Industries

If you work in financial services, government, healthcare, critical infrastructure, or technology, your organisation is already in the spotlight. Attackers are watching. Regulators are watching. The only question is whether you have the visibility to stay ahead.

This assessment helps you:

  • Pinpoint where your approach is strong and where it needs support
  • Build engagement across security, engineering, and leadership
  • Get ahead of problems instead of reacting to them later
  • Align your teams around a shared security culture

In 2024, Australia logged 1,113 notifiable data breaches, a 25% increase on the year before.

- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

In 2024, Australia saw 47 million accounts breached - a twelvefold increase from the year before.

- Surfshark

Start Your 5 I’s Assessment

Complete the 5 I’s of Application Security Assessment to see how your organisation approaches security today.

It takes less than 10 minutes and gives you actionable insights you can use right away.

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What the 5 I’s Framework Covers

The 5 I’s Assessment looks past tools and policies and zeroes in on the everyday behaviours that decide whether security drives your business forward or holds it back.

You will see how your organisation:

Inform

Shares the right security information and metrics so people can act on them

Integrate

Builds security into daily workflows so it becomes part of delivery, not an afterthought

Influence

Creates buy-in, champions, and shared responsibility across teams

Innovate

Gives teams room to test, learn, and spread smarter security practices

Iterate

Adapts quickly to new threats, new requirements, and shifting priorities

Your responses reveal how these behaviours play out in your teams today and where changes will have the biggest impact.

How Your Results Are Calculated

0–25: Firefighting
Security is reactive, fragmented, and driven by audits and incidents. Communication is poor, tools and teams are siloed, and engineers see AppSec as a blocker.
26–50: Patchwork
Some processes exist, but they are inconsistent and compliance-driven. Security activities happen in pockets without coordination, and tool duplication is common.
51–75: Emerging System
Security is structured and visible to leadership. CI/CD integration exists but still creates friction. Developers are beginning to engage and iteration is happening, though unevenly.
76–90: Strategic Partner
AppSec is a trusted partner. Insights are timely, integration is smooth, and champion networks are active. Innovation is encouraged, and iteration happens systematically.
91–100: Business Enabler
Security is embedded into the organisation and nearly invisible to developers. Innovation is continuous, culture is security-first, and AppSec is seen as a competitive advantage.
You will see your score instantly, along with clear advice on how to take your next step.

Why Australian Organisations Choose Galah Cyber

We help modern software teams embed security into the way they work.

Our team brings deep expertise in application security, API security, and SaaS platforms, with experience supporting regulated and high-risk Australian organisations.

We focus on creating security approaches that are practical, people-centred, and built to last.

Take the Next Step

Don’t wait for an audit or breach to push security onto the agenda.

Use the 5 I’s of Application Security Assessment to start shaping how your organisation approaches security today.