DevSecOps Boom in India: Why Security as Code is the Next Big Thing

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What Is DevSecOps?

DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) is the integration of security practices within the DevOps process. Traditionally, security was tacked on at the end of development. With DevSecOps, security becomes a shared responsibility across developers, security professionals, and operations teams.
 

Evolution of DevSecOps:

• DevOps 1.0: Speed and automation were prioritized; security was an afterthought.
• DevOps 2.0 / DevSecOps: Built-in security throughout the pipeline, from design to deployment.

This shift addresses modern threats, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, misconfigured cloud resources, and zero-day exploits that legacy security models fail to catch in time.

Key Trends from Indian Enterprises

A 2024 UBS Forums TechFrontiers survey of 120+ Indian CIOs and CISOs revealed:

• 87% have either implemented or are piloting DevSecOps initiatives.
• 62% cited “increased cloud-native complexity” as the top reason for moving toward integrated security.
• 45% reported reduced remediation costs due to earlier threat detection.

Industries leading the charge include banking, telecom, SaaS, and digital public services, where breach implications can be financially and reputationally catastrophic.

Toolchain Integration and Zero Trust Architecture

Integrated Toolchains:

Indian DevSecOps teams are adopting a “security by design” mindset. Common practices include:

• SAST/DAST tools embedded into CI/CD (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode)
• Infrastructure-as-code scanning using tools like Checkov or tfsec
• Container security platforms such as Aqua Security and Sysdig
• Secret detection tools like GitGuardian during pre-commit hooks
   

Zero Trust in Practice:

A parallel movement toward Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is driving secure-by-default infrastructure decisions. By assuming no internal or external user is inherently trusted, Indian firms are:

• Segmenting network access
• Authenticating and authorizing every request
• Enforcing least-privilege policies via IAM

This model dovetails naturally with DevSecOps pipelines that evaluate risks at every stage of deployment.

Budget Allocation and Talent Reskilling

According to the Nasscom-BCG Cybersecurity Outlook 2025:

• DevSecOps budgets are projected to grow at 24% CAGR over the next two years.
• 48% of surveyed CTOs have launched internal DevSecOps training or partnered with cybersecurity education platforms.
• Top hiring needs: Cloud security engineers, security automation experts, and policy-aware DevOps engineers.

The convergence of DevOps and security demands hybrid talent—engineers who understand both development workflows and threat models.

Policy Frameworks Guiding Implementation

Indian companies are aligning their DevSecOps practices with global and national security frameworks:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for risk assessment and incident response
• OWASP Top 10 for secure coding and vulnerability prevention
• ISO/IEC 27001 for comprehensive information security management
• India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023: For compliance in applications handling citizen data

Adhering to these frameworks enables both audit readiness and cross-border trust, especially in sectors with international clientele.

Final Thoughts

The rise of DevSecOps in India marks a maturity shift in how enterprises approach security—not as a final gatekeeper, but as a continuous, code-driven process. As companies face growing regulatory pressure and sophisticated cyber threats, integrating security seamlessly into DevOps is not just a best practice—it’s a survival strategy.

The future of secure software development in India lies in code-defined security, automated compliance, and collaborative cultures where developers, SREs, and security engineers speak the same language.

If you’re looking to level up your DevOps practice, join UBS Forums UBSVERSE DevCom Community to access toolkits, workshops, and real-world case studies.

Sources

• Nasscom & BCG – “Cybersecurity Outlook for Indian Enterprises 2025”
• OWASP Foundation – OWASP Top 10 2023
• NIST – Cybersecurity Framework v1.1
• Ministry of Electronics and IT – Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Aqua Security Reports – “Container Security Trends in Asia”
• GitGuardian – “The State of Secrets Sprawl 2024”