The "shift left" concept in software development involves moving processes to an earlier point in the delivery pipeline to make them more effective and easier to manage, saving time on the backend of the development lifecycle. This approach has already transformed QA operations with shift left testing, which can now be applied to security teams as well. By shifting security operations to the left, DevOps organizations can benefit from early detection of bugs and security issues, reducing risk and uncertainty. Continuous integration can aid in security by maintaining a secure environment for testing and deployment. This approach can help build high-quality, secure applications quickly, making the development lifecycle safer and faster.