DevSecOps: Building Secure Software, Faster
Software development has come a long way, but traditional approaches often left security as an afterthought. This is where DevSecOps steps in. It's a collaborative culture that integrates security practices throughout the entire software development process (SDLC).
What is DevSecOps and how does it differ from traditional DevOps?
DevSecOps stands for development, security, and operations. It's an approach to culture, automation, and platform design that integrates security as a shared responsibility throughout the entire IT lifecycle.
DevSecOps is an extension of DevOps in the sense that DevSecOps has taken the DevOps model and wrapped security as an additional layer to the continual development and operations process. Instead of looking at security as an afterthought, DevSecOps pulls in Application Security teams early to fortify the development process from a security and vulnerability mitigation perspective.
Why DevSecOps?
Traditional development processes often treat security as a separate step, leading to delays and bottlenecks. Vulnerabilities identified late in the development cycle can be expensive and time-consuming to fix.
By implementing security initiatives early and often, applications in an array of industries achieve the following benefits.
Benefits of DevSecOps
DevSecOps can improve the overall security of software with benefits such as:
Getting Started with DevSecOps
To implement DevSecOps, software teams must first implement DevOps and continuous integration. DevOps culture is a software development practice that brings development and operations teams together. It uses tools and automation to promote greater collaboration, communication, and transparency between the two teams. As a result, companies reduce software development time while remaining flexible to changes.
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There are several steps organizations can take to implement DevSecOps:
Choosing the right tools
DevSecOps relies on a variety of tools to automate security checks and integrate security throughout the development lifecycle. Here's a breakdown of some key categories:
o SAST (Static Application Security Testing) scanners examine the source code, binary, or byte code of an application.
o DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) scanners examine the application from the outside when it is running.
By embracing DevSecOps, organizations can deliver secure software faster and more efficiently. By working together and prioritizing security from the outset, development teams can build trust with users and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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Author: Mohamed El Mehdi BATRONE