This week at GitHub InFocus: Code security and DevSecOps

GitHub InFocus is a global virtual series designed for software teams, focusing on the importance of integrating security within the development process, particularly through concepts like application security, DevSecOps, and code security. The discussions emphasize that security should be a collaborative effort, integrated early in the development lifecycle to address vulnerabilities before they reach production, a practice known as "shifting left." The event highlights the necessity of treating security as a continuous process rather than a final checkpoint, especially given the increasing reliance on digital applications and open-source components. Automation and proactive management of the software supply chain are pivotal, with tools like OWASP ZAP being demonstrated to help automate security testing. The event encourages teams to adopt a developer-first approach, ensuring that security practices are embedded into the existing workflows, and emphasizes the shared responsibility between developers and security teams for safeguarding applications against threats.