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What is DevSecOps?

DevSecOps means integrating security into every phase of software delivery, rather than treating it as a final gate. The goal is to deliver quickly while continuously reducing security risk through automation and secure defaults.

Practical guidance

  • Shift security checks left into design, code, build, and deployment stages.
  • Automate dependency, IaC, and container security scanning in CI/CD.
  • Use least privilege, secrets management, and encryption by default.
  • Treat security findings as engineering work with clear ownership and SLAs.

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