Rational shift-left security for developers

Developers face the challenge of integrating security into their workflow without being overwhelmed by additional responsibilities, as the "shift left" approach suggests transferring the responsibility for identifying security issues to them. This integration is feasible through tools like New Relic and CodeStream, which allow security vulnerabilities to be detected and fixed as part of the regular coding process, rather than as interruptions. By incorporating these tools into existing monitoring and observability systems, developers can address security issues alongside other code quality concerns, thereby streamlining the development process and ensuring that security becomes a natural part of it. New Relic provides a platform that goes beyond traditional monitoring by offering capabilities like Security RX, which helps identify vulnerabilities in both static code and production environments, all within the developer's integrated development environment (IDE). This approach not only reduces the risk of overlooking security issues but also ensures that developers can make informed decisions about necessary code upgrades and fixes without significant disruption to their workflow.