Whether we've written about risk frameworks for vuln mgmt, attack paths & alert reduction, or security observability, a common note behind all of these topics is the ability for development teams and security teams to work together to build and deploy an org's applications!
So we figured today would be a good day to talk about the topic of #DevSecOps.
In today's 🧵 we will:
a. Define DevSecOps
b. Discuss why it's not successful today
c. Talk about approaches that can help make it a reality for most organizations
Let's dive in 👇
DevSecOps - What is it?
DevSecOps is a term that refers to the integration of security practices into the software dev & ops processes. The goal of is to build security into the SDLC so that security is considered and implemented throughout the entire process.
DevSecOps - What is it? (cont).
This includes incorporating security testing & tools into the dev process. By putting sec into the SDLC, DevSecOps aims to address potential issues early on, when they are less costly to fix, & to deliver secure software faster & efficiently.
While DevSecOps is an ideal future state for orgs hoping to move at the speed of innovation in app development in the ☁️ while keeping the increasing amount of sensitive data & application infrastructure in the cloud secure, it has encountered a # of challenges in adoption!
DevSecOps - Barriers to Adoption
a. Lack of buy-in from dev & sec teams: Implementing DevSecOps can be difficult if dev & sec teams are not fully on board . Without buy-in, it can be hard to get the resources, support, & participation needed to implement DevSecOps.
DevSecOps - Barriers to Adoption
b. Limited budget: Implementing DevSecOps can be resource-intensive and may require investment in new tools and technologies. Organizations with limited budgets may struggle to afford the necessary resources to effectively implement DevSecOps.
DevSecOps - Barriers to Adoption
c. Integrating sec tools into current processes: Orgs may need to spend time & resources reworking their processes to accommodate security tools, which can be challenging especially since a lot of companies DevOps processes are still in flux.
DevSecOps - Barriers to Adoption
d. Difficulty measuring the value of DevSecOps: Organizations may struggle to demo the ROI of DevSecOps to stakeholders. They have to develop new KPIs to track progress, & ensure these metrics are communicated effectively to stakeholders.
So how do we get to this promised land of DevSecOps? How do we get teams who have traditionally been at odds in the org to work together to effectively maintain a healthy sec posture for the org, while maintaining the org's innovation advantage with dev speed & efficiency?
Paths to DevSecOps
a. One platform: Sec & dev teams need a singular platform that addresses the needs & capabilities of both, while giving a singular risk and policy management framework to guide the entire org! Platform needs to be extensible to existing sec & dev toolsets!
Paths to DevSecOps
b. Adopt a Risk-Based Approach to Vuln Management: to read more about how orgs can adopt a framework that reframes sec issues in terms of exploitability, read our 🧵 here:
typefully.com/deepfence/a-true-risk-framework-for-vulnerability-h7AOcmq
This gives dev & sec teams a common lang to address risk!
Paths to DevSecOps
By utilizing a singular CNAPP platform that combines the foundational security, compliance & secure code practices necessary for a complete DevSecOps implementation, orgs overcome the challenges above in a number of ways.
Paths to DevSecOps
A single CNAPP platform allows orgs to:
a. Consolidate cost
b. Rely on pre-built integrations into necessary dev & sec tool ecosystems
c. Present ROI in a more effective way to execs based on risk's exploitability, reach, & impact to sensitive data & apps!
If you want to learn more about @deepfence's CNAPP platform and how it gives development & security teams a common toolset and language for addressing risk within an organization's ☁️ env, schedule a personal demo w/ @ryancsmith2222, Head of Product:
go.deepfence.io/15-minute-demo
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