Shifting Left Is Not Enough: Why Starting Left Is Your Key to Software Security Excellence

appsec-trend-predictionsIn a digitally-driven world, we are at an ever-increasing risk of data theft. With large organizations acting as the gatekeepers of our precious information, many are recognizing the need to implement stringent security standards.

Much of the initiative around shifting left, that is, introducing security much earlier in the development process, simply doesn’t move the needle far enough. There is an implication there that we are still beginning the process the wrong way, ultimately backpedaling to achieve the outcome of more secure software. We must start left, enacting a cultural shift that positively engages development teams and arms them with the knowledge they currently lack. However, all training and tools are not equal. In this article, we explain the ways you can truly empower the development team, transforming them into your defensive front-line against costly cyberattacks.