DevSecOps

Technical terms
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An automated collaborative framework that integrates security into all stages of software development (Dev) and operations (Ops), detecting and responding to security vulnerabilities early without hindering development speed.

Also known as
Secure DevOpsShift Left Security

Detailed explanation

DevSecOps holds 'Shift Left'—integrating security from initial planning through operations, rather than as a final step in the development process—as its core value. It moves away from isolated security checks to automate Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) within the CI/CD pipeline. As of 2026, it has evolved into autonomous remediation, where AI goes beyond detection to automatically fix and verify vulnerabilities. This serves as a key criterion for reducing friction between developers and security teams, gaining visibility across the entire Software Supply Chain (SSC), and strengthening business stability.

Why it matters when choosing tools

When adopting modern AI development tools, DevSecOps capability becomes a key criterion that determines the safety of code generation and the automation level of the deployment approval process. The focus is not just on fast development, but on whether security incident costs can be preemptively controlled.

What to check

  • Whether security tools (SAST/DAST/SCA) are seamlessly integrated and automated within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Whether it includes AI-powered vulnerability analysis and automated fix suggestions.
  • Whether it supports automatic generation of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and compliance with supply chain security policies.

Example

When a developer pushes code to a repository, an AI security agent immediately analyzes it for vulnerabilities and, if modifications are needed, directly creates a Pull Request (PR), drastically reducing security review wait times.

Difference from DevOps

DevOps

Integrates development and operations to focus on deployment speed and stability. Security is often addressed right before deployment or in a separate phase.

DevSecOps

Embeds security testing into the same automation flow from the very beginning (Shift Left) to find vulnerabilities earlier while maintaining deployment speed.

Related terms

CI/CDDevOpsSecret ScanningSupply Chain Security