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DevSecOps is already more than a decade old. DevOps, the practice of combining software development with IT operations to deploy apps faster, was originally coined in 2008 and further defined in a landmark presentation at a 2009 conference. Agile security will not ‘just keep on being agile,’ as one IT leader put it. The need for a more holistic and integrated approach to Agile governance became apparent, with metrics data indicating that the gap between what is expected from projects and what actually happens is widening—a trend we call “project failure rate.” Traditional cybersecurity approaches are quickly becoming obsolete in the new world of digital business. DevOps and security need to work together in order to create a continuous delivery pipeline that is secure, compliant, and efficient.
When it comes to DevSecOps, there are three must-haves: automation, communication, and collaboration.
Automation: Automation is key to success in DevOps. It enables you to speed up the delivery of new features and fixes while reducing errors. The same is true for security. Automation can help you to quickly assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement controls.
Communication: Communication is essential for any team, but it is especially important for DevOps teams. In order to be successful, members of a DevOps team need to be able to share information quickly and easily. This includes information about changes to the codebase, new features, and bugs. Security teams also need to be able to communicate effectively. They need to be able to share threat intelligence, incident response plans, and security controls with the rest of the organization.
Collaboration: Collaboration is essential for both DevOps and security. DevOps teams need to be able to collaborate to create efficient workflows. Security teams need to be able to collaborate to effectively respond to threats. To be successful, both groups need to be able to work together seamlessly.
The success of DevSecOps depends on automation, communication, and collaboration. By investing in these three areas, you can create a continuous delivery pipeline that is secure, compliant, and efficient.
