Choosing the right developer-first security tooling
Tooling plays a critical role in implementing DevSecOps. Selecting the right tools for the pre-commit phase should be a joint decision involving all teams in the software development process. To simplify management and roll out at scale, it is advisable to adopt tools that provide a platform-first approach with a developer-first focus. This may not always be possible due to technological stack support limitations or even budget.
Developer-first security tooling refers to security tools and solutions that prioritize the needs of developers in the software development process. These categories of tools focus on providing developers with the necessary capabilities to develop secure applications from the beginning and integrate well with standard development workflows.
Developers tend to prefer tools that enhance their productivity...