EDITOR ’ S question
HAIDER PASHA , CSO , EMEA & LATAM , PALO ALTO NETWORKS
key way to balance strong security
A and compliance measures with the need for innovation is by integrating security into the early stages of the development lifecycle , known as ‘ shifting left ’.
By embedding automated security controls and compliance checks within CI / CD pipelines , security becomes an inherent part of the process without slowing down innovation . Automation reduces the chances of human error and ensures that security checks are not sacrificed for speed . Integrating such checks and controls directly into the pipeline means security becomes a natural part of the development process rather than an afterthought .
This also helps foster a DevSecOps culture , where security is integrated into DevOps from the beginning . This means the development , operations and security teams work together , ensuring security policies are continuously applied without hindering
Automation reduces the chances of human error and ensures that security checks are not sacrificed for speed . innovation . CISOs can promote this approach by ensuring developers have the tools and knowledge to implement security early and often .
In addition , CISOs can streamline compliance by adopting ‘ compliance-as-code ’ practices , where compliance specifications are written in code and integrated into the automated deployment pipeline . This allows for automated , real-time assessments that align with regulatory standards .
While balancing speed and security , making sure continuous monitoring is in place is also vital . This can be helped by leveraging AI and Machine Learning , enabling adaptive security policies that respond to emerging threats in real-time . This dynamic approach ensures that security policies evolve without hindering innovation .
It ’ s also worth highlighting that instead of attempting to secure every potential risk equally , organisations should take a risk-based approach where security efforts are focused on the most critical threats . CISOs should use intelligence and analytics to identify and prioritise risks that could have the greatest impact on the business , ensuring that speed and innovation do not compromise core data security .
By adopting these strategies , CISOs can maintain a strong security posture while fostering innovation and accelerating the development cycle in modern , agile environments .
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