Episode 13: Can DevSecOps be Damaging? with Kelsey Hightower
In the fast-paced world of agile development and continuous integration, security concerns can often find themselves struggling for prioritisation. But what happens when you bake security practices into every phase of your development from the start? So even if you have heard of DevSecOps this episode will help expand your understanding.
Enter DevSecOps – a philosophy that aims to merge development, security, and operations into a cohesive unit. In ths episode, we benefit from the experience of our special guest Kelsey Hightower. Hear from Liam Gulliver, Jonathan Relf, Louise Paling, Mica Bell, and delve into this timely and pressing issue.
Just another buzzword?
DevSecOps has been creating waves in the software development industry. It promises to integrate security considerations into every step of the Agile and DevOps lifecycles. Is this integration always beneficial even though it could sometimes do more harm than good?
Kelsey Hightower, a leading figure in the cloud and DevOps community, joins us to share his invaluable perspectives. Known for his work at Google Cloud and his expertise in Kubernetes, Kelsey offers a balanced view on the practicalities of implementing DevSecOps effectively. The discussion spans various aspects, from the concept of “Zero Trust” to the nuances of automating security tasks without falling into the trap of ‘security theatre’.
We build compelling cases for why companies need to prioritise security so you can build it in every stage. There are real-world analogies and examples drawn from personal experiences. This episode should appeal to DevOps engineers, security professionals, or Agile enthusiasts. We hope this becomes a must-listen to start your learning and the evolving landscape of DevSecOps.
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