Shift-left security is the practice of integrating security checks and controls earlier in the software development lifecycle, starting at design and development. It aims to detect and fix issues before they reach production. Also known as early-stage security, it is a core DevSecOps principle.
Fixing security issues later is expensive and risky. Shift-left security reduces vulnerabilities, shortens feedback loops, and allows teams to deliver faster without compromising safety.
Security tools and policies are integrated into development workflows and pipelines. Issues are detected automatically and surfaced to developers early, when fixes are easiest.
BuildPiper enables shift-left security by embedding security checks, policies, and approvals directly into CI/CD and release workflows, ensuring security is enforced early and continuously.
No. When automated properly, it reduces rework and speeds up overall delivery.
SAST, dependency scanners, secret scanning, and policy-as-code tools are commonly used.
BuildPiper integrates security tools and policies into pipelines, making security an automated part of everyday development.