Faster, safer, smarter DevSecOps
Embrace a modern and strategic approach to secure software delivery
Overview
Modern software delivery demands speed—but not at the expense of security. DevSecOps integrates security early and continuously into your DevOps workflow, turning potential roadblocks into streamlined, automated checks. No friction, no delays, just secure code delivered fast. Because security isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
Benefits of DevSecOps
Secure software, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation for real business impact
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Simplify DevSecOps with a single, flexible platform
Eliminate fragmented tools and bottlenecks with an integrated DevSecOps platform built for speed, security, and streamlined collaboration.
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Secure your code at commit, not as an afterthought
Don’t slow developers down with manual checks. Embed automated security into every step of your workflow. AI proactively catches vulnerabilities the moment code is committed—no manual friction, no slowdowns.
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Ship fast, scale faster
Accelerate your software delivery securely. Automate testing, vulnerability management, and compliance, so teams deliver faster without sacrificing security or quality.
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Gain instant visibility and actionable insights
Replace guesswork with clarity. AI-powered observability provides real-time visibility into risks and performance, helping you predict, prevent, and respond to issues instantly.
Measurable impact with DevSecOps
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Faster time to market
Automated security, testing, and observability streamline deployments and enhance operational reliability. Ship faster, deliver securely, run smoothly.
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Continuous security and compliance
Compliance and cybersecurity aren’t checkboxes—they’re continuous. Automated vulnerability detection, remediation, and real-time monitoring keep your apps secure, compliant, and stable.
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Enhanced Dev experience with frictionless security
Make security effortless for developers in DevSecOps. With integrated automation in your CI/CD tools, you can streamline workflows, accelerate vulnerability remediation, and minimize disruptions—keeping developers focused on creating quality software.
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Reduced cost and complexity
Disconnected tools cost time, money, and operational efficiency. Consolidate your DevSecOps toolchain into one automated pipeline—reduce tool sprawl, enhance stability, catch risks early, and lower costs.
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Secure deployment and monitoring
Automate infrastructure to achieve consistent and repeatable deployment processes, significantly reducing the risk of human error while enhancing security. Continuous monitoring and automated maintenance and patching provide critical coverage.
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Learn moreDevSecOps FAQs
DevSecOps is an approach that integrates security into the DevOps pipeline, ensuring that security is considered at every stage of the development process—from planning to deployment. It shifts security left, meaning vulnerabilities are identified and addressed early, rather than being an afterthought at the end.
DevOps, on the other hand, focuses on collaboration between development and operations teams to streamline software delivery, emphasizing automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to speed up the development lifecycle.
The key difference between DevOps vs. DevSecOps is DevSecOps embeds security practices throughout the entire process, while DevOps primarily concentrates on development and operations efficiency without a specific focus on security.
DevSecOps improves security without slowing down development by integrating automated security checks directly into the CI/CD pipeline. This allows security to be continuously assessed during the development process rather than after the fact. Key methods include:
- Automated security testing: Run scans and code analysis to catch vulnerabilities early.
- Shift-left approach: Integrate security early to prevent last-minute issues.
- Collaboration: Unite dev, security, and ops teams for shared responsibility.
- Continuous monitoring: Detect threats in real time for rapid response.
- Compliance as code: Automate policies to ensure consistent compliance.
By automating security and embedding it seamlessly into workflows, DevSecOps allows for both fast development and robust security.
Implementing DevSecOps requires a range of tools that help automate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Key tools include:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools analyze source code for vulnerabilities before deployment.
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools scan running applications to identify vulnerabilities during runtime.
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools identify vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and open-source components.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security tools scan infrastructure code to ensure it's secure before provisioning.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools integrate security testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Container security tools ensure that containerized applications remain secure from build to runtime.
- Secrets management tools securely store and manage sensitive credentials and keys.
- Monitoring & incident response tools enable real-time monitoring and alerting for potential security threats.
By combining these tools in a comprehensive DevSecOps pipeline, teams can automate security testing, reduce manual interventions, and ensure that vulnerabilities are identified and remediated early in the development process.
Integrating security into the DevOps pipeline involves embedding security practices at every stage of the software development lifecycle. Here's how you can do it:
- Shift left with security: Integrate security early using Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to catch vulnerabilities in code before execution.
- Automate security testing: Embed security tests in CI/CD with Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to scan running applications.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure deployment with built-in security checks.
- Continuous monitoring: Implement real-time monitoring of security threats and vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle and detect security issues and incidents as they arise in both development and production environments.
- Security in containers and cloud: Ensure that containers and cloud environments are secure, scanning for vulnerabilities in container images, and continuously monitoring runtime behavior.
- Automated compliance checks: Ensure that compliance requirements are met by embedding automated checks in the pipeline. This helps to enforce regulatory compliance and security policies without manual intervention.
- Secrets management: Securely manage and control access to sensitive information like API keys and passwords, ensuring they are not exposed in the code or during deployment.
- Collaborative security culture: Foster collaboration between development, security, and operations teams. By integrating security practices into daily workflows and communication, everyone is aligned on security goals, making it a shared responsibility.
By embedding these security practices into the DevOps pipeline, you ensure that security is an ongoing, automated process that doesn't slow down development but strengthens it at every stage.
Adopting DevSecOps comes with several challenges, but with the right approach, they can be effectively overcome. Here are the key challenges and solutions:
- Cultural resistance
Challenge: Shifting to a DevSecOps mindset can meet resistance from teams that are used to traditional silos (e.g., development, security, and operations working separately).
Solution: Promote a collaborative security culture where security is everyone’s responsibility. Offer training and involve all teams early in the process to foster shared ownership of security practices.
- Lack of skilled personnel
Challenge: DevSecOps requires expertise in both security and DevOps, making it difficult to find professionals who are skilled in both areas.
Solution: Cross-train employees in security best practices and DevOps tools. Invest in ongoing training and certifications. Partner with managed security service providers (MSSPs) or consultants to bridge the skill gap.
- Complex tool integration
Challenge: Integrating a range of security tools into existing DevOps pipelines can be complex and time-consuming, especially when dealing with legacy systems.
Solution: Start small by integrating essential tools for security testing and monitoring, and gradually expand the toolset. Use open-source or vendor-neutral tools to reduce complexity and ensure smoother integration.
- Balancing speed and security
Challenge: Security checks can slow down development cycles, which conflicts with the DevOps’ goal of fast delivery.
Solution: Automate security testing at each stage of the pipeline, ensuring that security is assessed continuously and early. Use shift-left strategies to catch vulnerabilities early, and make security part of the CI/CD process without compromising speed.
- Inconsistent security policies
Challenge: Adopting DevSecOps across a large organization can lead to inconsistencies in security policies and practices across different teams or departments.
Solution: Develop standardized security policies and automate their enforcement using tools like policy as code. Use security frameworks and guidelines to ensure consistency in practices across the organization.
- Legacy systems integration
Challenge: Integrating security practices into legacy applications and infrastructure is often difficult, as they may not be compatible with modern DevSecOps tools.
Solution: Gradually refactor legacy systems to bring them in line with DevSecOps practices, starting with the most critical areas. In the short term, use wrapper tools to secure legacy systems while modernizing them.
- Scalability
Challenge: As the organization grows, scaling security practices across a larger infrastructure or a more complex pipeline becomes difficult.
Solution: Embrace cloud-native solutions and containerization, and use scalable security tools that are built to grow with the system. Automate processes and ensure that security is integrated into each new service and environment.
By addressing these challenges with strategic planning, automation, and continuous collaboration, organizations can successfully adopt DevSecOps and reap the benefits of secure, fast, and efficient software development.
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Dev products
OpenText offers a choice of products for integrated DevSecOps:
- OpenText™ Core Software Delivery PlatformMaximize value, reduce risk, and speed delivery with end-to-end DevOps
- OpenText™ DevOps AviatorAI powered DevOps for faster app development and automated software testing
Sec products
OpenText offers a choice of products for integrated DevSecOps:
- OpenText™ Application Security Aviator Secure smarter, not harder with AI code analysis and code fix suggestions
- OpenText™ Core Application Security TestingUnlock security testing, vulnerability management, and tailored expertise
- OpenText™ Static Application Security TestingFind and fix security issues early with industry-leading accuracy
- OpenText™ Dynamic Application Security TestingScan, test, and identify security vulnerabilities in apps and services
- OpenText™ Core Software Composition AnalysisTake full control of open-source security, compliance, and health
Ops products
OpenText offers a choice of products for integrated DevSecOps:
- OpenText™ Core Application ObservabilityMonitor and manage apps cost-effectively with OpenTelemetry
- OpenText™ Automation CenterAutomate and orchestrate IT processes from one console at scale
- OpenText™ Cloud ManagementSpeed delivery, govern with guardrails, and optimize costs
- OpenText™ Service ManagementElevate user experiences with generative AI and self-service options
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