Certus keeps AI-built software enterprise-ready
We combine automated security checks, verifiable evidence, and human-in-the-loop guardrails so that every merge ships with proof. Certus is the compliance backbone of Certus Platform—Octave-X’s agentic SDLC platform.
Evidence-first automation
Every feature is evaluated on how it hardens controls and produces audit-grade proof without human toil.
Secure-by-default AI
We pair autonomous build agents with guardrails, isolation, and deterministic review paths.
Human-centered design
Compliance programs succeed when engineers love the workflow. Delightful UI is a non-negotiable control.
Leadership
Security engineers at the helm
Certus was founded by operators who have lived through audit seasons, breach mitigations, and the move to AI-assisted delivery. Our leadership includes former CISOs, AppSec leaders, and researchers in formal verification.
Led SOC-2, PCI, HIPAA, and FedRAMP programs at global SaaS, healthcare, and fintech companies. Brings the runbooks and scar tissue into Certus.
Researchers from premier labs shipping deterministic AI guardrails, evidence reasoning systems, and high-assurance build pipelines.
Octave-X pairs agentic development with deterministic review gates. Certus is the verification layer that enforces policy, signs evidence, and keeps humans accountable. We build for teams that cannot compromise on security or speed.
Average reduction in audit prep hours
Critical findings across current enterprise pilots
Blueprints in production use
Timeline
From pilot to platform
We ship quickly, but never at the expense of evidence. Here is how Certus evolved with our customers.
2023
Certus Platform launches
Octave-X ships the agentic SDLC platform that now powers over 40,000 automated code changes a month.
2024
Evidence Pack prototype
First pilot customers receive signed PR evidence exported into Vanta and ServiceNow GRC.
2025
Certus General Availability
18 production blueprints, SOC-2 Type II fieldwork, and full integration with leading GRC suites.
2026
Enterprise SSO & documentation
Auth0 enterprise SSO with SAML/OIDC, CLI-to-API scan sync, 5 documentation guides, and production deployment on GCP Cloud Run.
Trust & Compliance
We run programs so you can pass audits
Our team practices what we automate. We run continuous risk assessments, supplier reviews, and internal audits. During onboarding we share our security whitepaper, DPA, and penetration test summaries under NDA.
Audit in progress · Q1 2026
Controls aligned · Certification in-flight
Attested via third-party assessments
GA — SAML 2.0 + OIDC via Auth0
Primary infrastructure runs in AWS us-east-2 with optional EU deployment (Frankfurt) for regulated workloads.
Let’s build your compliance runway
Whether you’re raising a Series B, entering a regulated market, or scaling AI-driven product delivery, Certus is designed to make compliance a competitive advantage.