The rise in cyber-attacks and increase in compliance and regulatory requirements have amplified the need for more security practices to be included in the software release process. Traditional DevOps practices had security as an afterthought at the end of the process, just before projects or project updates were released. This approach introduced bottlenecks and meant that many vulnerabilities went unnoticed. The rise of DevSecOps includes security at each step of the DevOps cycle, allowing earlier and more efficient discovery of security vulnerabilities. Many enterprises have been switching to DevSecOps to enhance the security and efficiency of software delivery. This practice, however, requires a security specialist or representative on each DevOps team, which would be challenging for companies with limited resources or significant financial constraints. IT leaders should understand what DevSecOps is, why it is essential and how to benefit from it without …