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He says technology changes may include using security automation tools , which can help speed up the software development process while also improving security . Culture changes may require a shift in thinking for many organisations , as security is traditionally an afterthought in the software development process and Organisations need to have close collaboration between different teams , including developers , operations , and security . requires close collaboration between different teams , including developers , operations , and security . This can be a challenge for organisations that are used to working in silos . Finally , DevSecOps can require a significant investment in tools and automation . This can be a challenge for organisations with limited budgets ,” he says .
“ Despite these challenges , DevSecOps is becoming increasingly popular as businesses look for ways to improve their software development process . By integrating security into the software development life cycle , businesses can avoid the need to go back and fix security issues later on . This helps to speed up the development process and allows businesses to get new applications to market faster ,” he adds .
Achieving true security integration with DevSecOps requires both culture and technology changes , according to Singh .
Plans to consolidate tech stacks skyrocket Although 60 % of developers surveyed by Gitlab are releasing code faster than before , toolchain sprawl is impacting speed and productivity , taking valuable time away from developers . Nearly 40 % of developers are spending between one-quarter and one-half of their time on maintaining or integrating complex toolchains – more than double the percentage from 2021 .
Accordingly , 69 % of those surveyed stated that they would like to consolidate their toolchains . Primary concerns surrounding toolchain management include challenges around consistently monitoring a myriad of tools , and difficulty context switching , as well as slowed development velocity , increased costs , and retention .
“ The last year marked a significant turning point in the adoption of DevOps tools , platforms , and processes . In 2022 , we ’ re seeing the fruits of those efforts ,” said David DeSanto , VP of Product at GitLab . “ Despite hurdles presented by the ongoing pandemic , including cultural shifts , all remote and hybrid team collaboration , and challenges surrounding hiring and retention , teams are releasing new applications faster than ever . We ’ ll see an ongoing focus on speed , security , and compliance as organisations continue to consolidate their DevOps toolchains and processes .”
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