Case study 5 – TechSoft

Let’s discuss TechSoft, a hypothetical global IT company that specializes in developing business software solutions across different industries, from finance to healthcare. TechSoft operates on a large scale, with thousands of developers working on multiple projects concurrently.

TechSoft had adopted Agile-DevOps practices to maintain a competitive edge, deliver frequent updates, and respond rapidly to market demands. This approach, however, has had the side effect of increasing the complexity of its software development environment, which consists of a diverse technology stack and vast code base.

Security requirements for the IT sector

Given the nature of its business, TechSoft is expected to adhere to a variety of industry-specific security standards, such as ISO 27001, and regulations depending on their clients’ sectors (for example, HIPAA for healthcare and PCI-DSS for finance). Beyond regulatory compliance, the trust of TechSoft...