Ah, AppSec versus developers. An ancient digital battle that has stood the test of time.

Generally, AppSec is aware of software security problems, their impact, and code-level fixes. However, these remedies rarely work efficiently within the custom tech stack of the company. Developers’ main objective is to crank out software features in a fast, functional, and reliable way and security is viewed as a low priority that interferes with tight release schedules. (And it’s really the security team who should take care of that, right?). It’s a little dysfunctional, to say the least.

The problem is, our demand for software is greater than ever before, as is the risk of data breaches from common vulnerabilities. This fractured process cannot work and the DevSecOps movement is here to change the game. DevSecOps creates an environment of shared responsibility for security, where developers become responsible for effective deployment, and the lines between AppSec and development teams are increasingly blurred and more collaborative.

The days of a hands-off security approach for developers are over. With the right training and tools, they can take advantage of this process, upskill their security awareness, and stand out among their peers.