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Session 1: DevSecOps Introduction

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Why DevSecOps?

With the rise of cloud computing and rapid software delivery (MVPs, Agile, CI/CD), traditional security models fall short. DevSecOps solves this by embedding security into the development lifecycle. Security must shift left—starting at development—to ensure it's continuous, automated, and integrated without slowing delivery. We’ll scan this project and review other stories to demonstrate practical issues and improvements.

What Makes a Good DevSecOps Engineer?

A strong DevSecOps engineer combines skills in security, automation, coding, and risk management.

Roles:

  • Security Engineer
  • DevSecOps Specialist
  • Platform Security Engineer
    (All part of a broader security engineering role.)

Soft skills include the ability to communicate security requirements clearly to both developers and leadership, and most importantly, the ability to understand and read code.

DevSecOps Beyond Just Security

DevSecOps involves more than just tools—it's a cultural shift. It requires shared responsibility and alignment across tech and management teams. Refer to the DevSecOps Maturity Model for a framework. People, culture, and observability are critical to a successful implementation.

Defining a Well-Implemented DevSecOps Environment

A mature DevSecOps pipeline includes:

  • SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
  • DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
  • SCA (Software Composition Analysis)
  • Secrets scanning
  • Compliance gates

The pipeline should support clear reporting, team awareness, and be customized to the specific tech stack in use.

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