DevSecCon panel discussion: Which comes first, security or the app?

Security experts in a Snyk panel discussion argued that application security should be incorporated from the earliest stages of development, including ideation and initial scoping, rather than being added later through CI/CD pipelines alone. Panelists emphasized that security guidelines, regulatory requirements, and collaboration between security and development teams help establish clear expectations for tools, environments, and implementation practices. Core considerations include sanitizing inputs, protecting authentication and access privileges, understanding what data an application generates and stores, and assessing the consequences of compromise. The discussion also highlighted the value of embedding developer-focused security tools early in workflows, fostering shared responsibility between developers and security specialists, and creating security champions within development teams. The panel’s overall conclusion was that early security integration supports safer applications, protects user data and trust, and creates a more comprehensive security culture throughout the software development lifecycle.

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