Ep 3 - The Current & Future State of DevSecOps with David DeSanto from GitLab
We speak to David DeSanto, VP of Product at GitLab, about the fascinating, surprising, and encouraging results of over 5,000 professionals in the DevOps space. ModelOps is rising. Teams relying on DIY DevOps solutions are getting left behind. Come find out how to best navigate the new world of DevOps with security front of mind.
About David
David DeSanto is a security expert with more than 15 years of security research, software development and product strategy experience. David is a frequent speaker at major international conferences on topics including threat intelligence, cloud security, GNSS security issues and SSL/TLS issues. He holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with NYU School of Engineering and is the co-author of Threat Forecasting.
About GitLab
GitLab Inc. is an open-core company that provides GitLab, a DevOps software package that combines the ability to develop, secure, and operate software in a single application. The open-source software project was created by Ukrainian developer Dmitriy Zaporozhets and Dutch developer Sytse Sijbrandij. In 2018, GitLab Inc. was considered the first partly-Ukrainian unicorn.
Since its founding, GitLab has been centered around remote work. GitLab is one of the largest all-remote companies in the world. GitLab has an estimated 30 million registered users, with 1 million being active licensed users.
What You'll Learn
- Key findings from GitLab's survey of over 5,000 DevOps professionals worldwide
- How DevSecOps is evolving and what the future holds for security-first development
- Why ModelOps is on the rise and what it means for engineering teams
- The risks of relying on DIY DevOps solutions vs. integrated platforms
- How to navigate the new world of DevOps with security front of mind
Key Topics Covered
- DevSecOps: Integrating security into every stage of the software development lifecycle
- ModelOps: The emerging discipline of operationalizing machine learning models in production
- Platform Consolidation: Why teams are moving from DIY tool chains to integrated DevOps platforms
- Security Shift-Left: Embedding security practices earlier in the development process
Who Should Watch
This episode is ideal for:
- DevOps and DevSecOps engineers evaluating their security posture
- Engineering leaders planning their DevOps platform strategy
- Security professionals looking to integrate with development workflows
- Teams considering GitLab or other integrated DevOps platforms
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