Difference Between SecDevOps vs. DevSecOps in Software Development

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Difference Between SecDevOps vs. DevSecOps in Software Development

Kovair Software

@kovairsoftware

December 2, 2024

DevOps

In the information age, software development is a key to unlocking business development and achieving growth. Every business, large or small, B2B or B2C and product-based or service-related, needs software development.

Enterprise software ideally also captures its business logic, growth journey and current priorities.

Software development is closely related to the processes of SecDevOps and DevSecOps are extremely important to all businesses. We can’t envision software development without depending on one of these two processes.

But what do these processes mean?
How are they different?
Which one is right for your software development process?

Let’s find out!

What is SecDevOps? What is DevSecOps?

SecDevOps and DevSecOps combine Security, Development and Operations. However, as we will see, they do so in a different order.

While SecDevOps puts security first, DevSecOps takes a more holistic approach to software development.

Here is our basic difference: SecDevOps prioritizes safety in software development. All other processes are subordinate to safety concerns.

Imagine running a bank or providing instant trading services through a mobile application. In such cases, security is of paramount importance.

Your customers and clients depend on you to deliver secure banking operations or trading solutions. Moreover, security compromises may lead to losses, violations of compliance rules, and, therefore, even business closure! No wonder these industries require a SecDevOps approach.

On the other hand, DevSecOps integrates security into business development and management operations but without prioritizing it. This means that development and operations are as important as security.

To understand who needs DevSecOps, imagine you’re an educational institution or an e-commerce giant. In both cases, several secondary services (Payment Gateway, Content Management systems, etc.) already provide a secure ground to stand on.

Therefore, you don’t have to devote time exclusively to security. Instead, you can focus on all three: better management, faster development and robust security.

What are The Key Differences Between SecDevOps and DevSecOps?

At first glance, it appears that there is not much difference between SecDevOps and DevSecOps. Sure, one prioritizes security, but the other doesn’t neglect it either, right?

Well, it’s not so simple. A subtle distinction, as we will see, can have very important implications on the overall software development process.

To make this clear, let’s understand the key differences between the two processes:

1. Two Visions of Security in Software Development

The first difference is relatively simple. What dominates and drives the development process? If the answer is security, the process is SecDevOps. If the answer encompasses holistic goals, the process is DevSecOps.

DevSecOps integrates security as one of its concerns. SecDevOps prioritizes security and subordinates management and operations to it.

Let’s make the difference sharper. Imagine you’re a firm specializing in providing cyber security solutions through a SaaS model. Surely, security would be your priority. Thus, your software development would be driven by the SecDevOps approach.

On the other hand, let’s assume you’re one of the clients of this cybersecurity firm with your own healthcare service. Secure in the belief that the app development firm is providing you security; you can focus on managing patient care and driving healthcare operations alongside security solutions. Thus, your software development is driven by a DevSecOps approach.

2. Contrasting Key Processes

The first huge difference between SecDevOps and DevSecOps concerns key processes. For instance, how does software development begin?

In SecDevOps, the development process begins by identifying the tools and platforms for developing the most secure software. Thus, it prioritizes processes like scanning code for security rather than performance.

This means that SecDevOps will accept secure but slow processes, but not the other way around.

Similarly, in DevSecOps, the process begins by identifying the tools that can help the enterprise create the most cutting-edge business software. It prioritizes all three, management, operations and security, equally.

Further, performance scans will be done alongside, sometimes even before, security scans of the software code. Thus, DevSecOps doesn’t subordinate performance to security but treats them functionally.

3. Can Security Stop the Workflow?

The third key difference between SecDevOps and DevSecOps is whether a bug, a breach or a compromise can stop workflow.

In a SecDevOps approach, even a minor, seemingly unimportant bug can bring the development process to a halt. This makes sense if you’re creating banking software or a corporate communication framework. In such cases, there’s no room for breaches or compromise.

On the other hand, in a DevSecOps approach, minor bugs are ironed out iteratively. This means that rigid development gives way to agile development. Problems are solved as and when they are detected rather than actively sought out and neutralized.

4. Personnel Requirements and Development Tools

The last major difference between SecDevOps and DevSecOps concerns the nature of the team and the tools that are used to develop the software.

Given SecDevOps’ focus on security as the core functionality, the personnel involved are likely to specialize in cyber and software security. Similarly, the tools that are considered, selected and utilized for app development will be geared to delivering security.

Conversely, DevSecOps teams will likely have a diverse group of developers who specialize in different functionalities, including but not limited to security. Further, the development tools will likely include those designed for continuous integration/development.

Thus, the security vision has a huge impact on the profile of personnel and the choice of development tools.

The Million Dollar Question: DevSecOps or DevSecOps?

So, which approach is right for your company? This can often be a million-dollar question because of the impact it can have on not just your software but also its delivery to customers and its reception by them. Moreover, this decision can influence your operational costs, development timelines, and the overall security of your system.

Making the wrong choice could result in costly delays and vulnerabilities that affect both your business and reputation. Thus, choosing the right approach is of vital financial and business importance.

We recommend choosing an approach that combines your business objectives, industry-based compliance regulations and a seamless user experience.

Source: What is the Difference Between SecDevOps vs. DevSecOps in Software Development?

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