The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed

Meet Sean D. Mack, a prominent figure in the dynamic world of DevOps and Cybersecurity. With a rich background as a transformational technology leader, author, speaker, and former CIO & CISO at Wiley, Sean brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Recognised for his visionary approach and innovative leadership, Sean has a proven track record of driving global business strategy and transformation. His expertise spans across various domains including DevOps, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Security, and Desktop Services.

Drawing from his extensive experience, Sean has recently unveiled a groundbreaking resource for the cybersecurity community – "The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed".

This must-read guide explores a new and rapidly evolving field, offering invaluable insights and strategies for implementing continuous security practices.

LinuxRecruit had the opportunity to chat with Sean to delve deeper into the contents of the book, its target audience, and what readers can anticipate.

The DevSecOps Playbook

Why did you decide to write The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed"

I have been consistently amazed by the benefits that DevOps can bring to organizations in speed, stability, and agility but I find that cybersecurity is often overlooked. We can get these same benefits by applying the principles of DevOps to security and I felt this is a story that needs to get out there. I have had the privilege to work across both DevOps and Cybersecurity and wanted to share some of my experience in building high performing teams for people looking to deliver secure products at speed. 

Who is the book aimed at?

This book is great for anyone interested in understanding DevSecOps and how to apply it to keep businesses more secure. This book is for security leaders who want to learn more about how to drive DevSecOps transformation to build and deliver more secure products and services without impeding the flow of delivery. This book is also for security engineers who want a better understanding of DevOps and the changing security landscape as well as privacy practitioners, auditors, and governance, risk, and compliance specialists who want to understand how a fundamentally different approach to security with DevSecOps will impact the way we do business.

Why DevSecOps?

The amazing thing about DevSecOps is that it allows businesses to deliver secure applications and services without sacrificing speed. This is a challenge which technology, security, and business leaders have been struggling with for decades and finally it seems we have a solution. With ever increasing security threats, security leaders are constantly being asked to take on more. DevSecOps helps us address the growing threat landscape by building security into how we work.

What should the reader expect to learn/takeaway from the book?

This book is full of practical advice and steps you can take to drive your DevSecOps transformation. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this book:
 

• How to build a security-minded culture in your organization
• How to implement DevSecOps practices in your development process
• How to automate security testing and compliance
• How to measure and improve the security of your software
   

Where can you purchase the book?

The book is available in paperback or Kindle and audiobook at:

Wiley: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+DevSecOps+Playbook%3A+Deliver+Continuous+Security+at+Speed-p-9781394169801

Amazon: https://a.co/d/4HpFuSO

Or wherever you get your books.