Embracing the 'shift left' approach in secure software development at Glasswall
The concept of "shifting left" has been integral to software development since testing expert Larry Smith introduced it in 2001, advocating for integrating the QA process earlier in the lifecycle. In the realm of security, this term has gained substantial traction, emphasizing the importance of incorporating security measures early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). But why do we shift left? And once shifted, how do we maintain that position? Why not just start left from the beginning?