BIZDEVOPS Blog
Open-source software has injected fun and excitement into the lives of IT professionals and technology hobbyists alike ... Unsurprisingly, open-source software's lineage is complex ... A single open-source project may have thousands of lines of code from hundreds of authors which can make line-by-line code analysis impractical and may result in vulnerabilities slipping through the cracks ...
It's likely you've heard of the Rat Pack. Decades later, along came the Brat Pack. And today, there's the Threat Pack. While they might not be making headlines on stage or on screen, this dubious group of leaders is making headlines in other ways, most recently as part of the Cloud Security Alliance's Top Threats to Cloud Computing 2024 ...
In this modern era of technology, financial institutions are engaged in an ongoing struggle against cyber threats ... Implementing stringent security protocols is imperative as online financial transactions continue to surge. DevOps merges software development and IT operations to enhance the assurance and agility of financial services ...
Employment for software roles is projected to grow 25% from 2022 to 2032, meaning new opportunities are on the horizon. To increase their odds in a highly competitive job market, aspiring software developers must understand exactly what employers are looking for in candidates ...
The Crowdstrike outage has created no shortage of commentary, speculation, and armchair analysis on exactly how such a massive failure could occur. The level of discussion and scrutiny is warranted, most agree this is probably the largest IT outage in history ... The knee jerk response of a "How could someone possibly let this happen" is both clueless and misinformed ...
The process of implementing DevOps starts with a solid roadmap — a plan for DevOps transformation that is compatible with the company's goals. Businesses needing corporate DevOps transformation services often consult experts for specific advice and assistance. These offerings include a thorough DevOps approach that lays out the future while considering the organization's particular requirements and challenges ...
To discuss the role of AI in software architecture, we have to think about the whole process, not just code generation or creating documentation like architectural diagrams. We all know that AI has gotten quite good at generating code. There are people experimenting with using AI to UML and C4 diagrams. AI will definitely play a role here. But I don't expect AI to have much of an impact on the rest of the process, which involves understanding and negotiating all of those human issues ...
Riding on a substantial value proposition of speed, cost efficiency, productivity, and collaboration, low-code/no-code development is growing at a rapid clip ... Since there's no stopping low-code/no-code momentum, how can enterprises maximize the gains from citizen development while curtailing its risks? ...
Considering the growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks, enterprises must make security a priority when developing new applications. To protect sensitive data and preserve the integrity of corporate operations, it's essential to follow the best practices. This blog discusses the best practices for secure enterprise application development so that your subsequent application development becomes easy, safe, and time effective ...
Beyond its development practices and tools, DevOps is a culture, and a new way of thinking about application delivery. It stands to reason then, that CIOs must revise their view of software to succeed with DevOps ...
As we all watch the technology industry shift to the latest technologies, languages, hardware, and more, the good news for DevOps professionals is that DevOps continues to be a top priority for organizations. As they forecast the talent needs, 51% of organizations have dedicated technical talent allocated to DevOps ...
To help organizations navigate the myriad issues and challenges that arise when embedding security into the DevOps process and provide a path to success, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), together with Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode), drafted a series of white papers based on six critical pillars described in CSA's Reflexive Security Framework ...
The debate about the importance of code quantity versus code quality hinges on whether an appropriate balance between the two can be achieved. In some cases, writing large amounts of code can lead to overwhelming complexity, system maintenance challenges, and an increased likelihood of "bugs." Learning to write clean code takes significant effort and determination, requiring a vast knowledge of coding principles and patterns ...