DevSecOps Principles
In this chapter, we will compare DevSecOps principles to traditional application security procedures. DevSecOps principles are the key concepts that can help us choose a DevSecOps program at any point of the event cycle and take it to the maturity stage. DevSecOps is a philosophy that blends software development (Dev), security (Sec), and operations (Ops) into a single, unified process. The ultimate goal of DevSecOps is to embed security practices into every stage of the software development process, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for security among all team members.
DevSecOps is like a buddy system for your code – everyone’s got a hand in keeping it safe. Think of it as turning your tech team into a neighborhood watch, where everyone’s on the lookout, not just the “security cops.”
As for “shift left,” it’s all about tackling trouble before it grows into a full-blown crisis. Picture it...
