Decoding Security: An Analyst's Perspective on Trends and Tools

The Security Repo

In this episode of The Security Repo podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of security within software development with our guest, Rachel Stephens, a senior analyst at RedMonk. Rachel sheds light on the broader implications of the "shift left" movement, emphasizing the integration of security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle rather than viewing it as an isolated final step. This conversation explores how developers and security professionals can work together more effectively, the role of tools in aiding or hindering this collaboration, and the importance of understanding security from a holistic viewpoint. With insights into the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in securing our software development processes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of development, security, and industry analysis. Show Notes https://redmonk.com/ Introduction: 0:00 Analyst Role / RedMonk: 2:18 Shift Lift: 4:27 Dev and Sec in Conflict: 6:20 Shift Left Where?: 9:35 What about micro applications?: 11:08 What is Shift Right?: 15:15 GitGuardian:20:22 How do you Shift Left?: 21:20 Measure what matters: 25:20 Best and Worst Advice: 27:30 RedMonk: 29:39