DevSecOps: security from the first line of code
DevSecOps integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from the design stage, rather than treating them as a final check before production release.
Definition
Historically, security often came at the end of a project, in the form of an audit or a penetration test performed just before launch, too late to correct major architectural choices without significant delay or additional cost. DevSecOps moves this verification upstream, at every stage of the development lifecycle.
In practical terms, this means automated code analysis with every change, security tests integrated into continuous deployment pipelines, and development teams taking ownership of security issues, rather than fully delegating them to a separate team.
Key points
Security at every stage
Rather than a final check, security verifications are integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
Automated controls
Code analysis and security tests run automatically with every delivered change.
Shared responsibility
Development teams take ownership of security issues, rather than delegating them entirely to a separate team.
How BCIT can support you
We support the integration of security into your development cycles, in connection with our offerings application security and container security.
Frequently asked questions ❓
Does DevSecOps mean more work for developers?
It redistributes the effort over time: continuous automated controls, rather than a heavy corrective audit just before production release.
Do you need a dedicated security team to implement DevSecOps?
Not necessarily in-house: external support can help equip and train development teams over time.
Not ready to talk yet? Discover our cybersecurity assessment →
Is security introduced early enough in your development work?
Let's assess together how to integrate security further upstream in your development lifecycle.
DevSecOps: security from the first line of code
DevSecOps integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from the design stage, rather than treating them as a final check before production release.
Definition
Historically, security often came at the end of a project, in the form of an audit or a penetration test performed just before launch, too late to correct major architectural choices without significant delay or additional cost. DevSecOps moves this verification upstream, at every stage of the development lifecycle.
In practical terms, this means automated code analysis with every change, security tests integrated into continuous deployment pipelines, and development teams taking ownership of security issues, rather than fully delegating them to a separate team.
Key points
Security at every stage
Rather than a final check, security verifications are integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
Automated controls
Code analysis and security tests run automatically with every delivered change.
Shared responsibility
Development teams take ownership of security issues, rather than delegating them entirely to a separate team.
How BCIT can support you
We support the integration of security into your development cycles, in connection with our offerings application security and container security.
Frequently asked questions ❓
Does DevSecOps mean more work for developers?
It redistributes the effort over time: continuous automated controls, rather than a heavy corrective audit just before production release.
Do you need a dedicated security team to implement DevSecOps?
Not necessarily in-house: external support can help equip and train development teams over time.
Not ready to talk yet? Discover our cybersecurity assessment →
Is security introduced early enough in your development work?
Let's assess together how to integrate security further upstream in your development lifecycle.