In a security-focused organization, the need for rapid development often conflicts with security requirements, creating challenges between development and security teams. The blog post discusses how CircleCI's configuration-as-code and new config policies can balance empowering developers and maintaining security control. Config policies allow organizations to codify security protocols, such as code reviews, access restrictions, and compliance requirements, directly into their workflows. By automating these processes, teams can eliminate manual reviews, streamline access to sensitive credentials via centralized vaults, and establish trusted relationships between systems, thus enhancing both security and productivity. The post emphasizes the importance of "shifting left," addressing risks early in the development process, and introduces CircleCI's new config policy feature, which uses Open Policy Agent (OPA) to enforce organizational rules. This approach not only improves compliance but also empowers developers by reducing bottlenecks, ultimately fostering collaboration between development and security teams.