TechnologyJuly 10, 2026

devsecops

/ˌdɛv.sɛkˈɒps/

Definition

A professional role or methodology that integrates software development (Dev), security (Sec), and operations (Ops) into a unified process, now increasingly tasked with the challenges of validating and auditing AI-generated code.

Etymology

This is a compound portmanteau formed by merging the prefixes of 'Development,' 'Security,' and 'Operations.' It emerged in the tech industry to describe the practice of embedding security measures into the entire lifecycle of software production.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the professional group struggling with the new bottleneck of validating AI-generated code, highlighting how these teams must adapt to shifting workflows. It emphasizes that their responsibilities now include managing the quality and reliability of code produced by automated agents.

IBM Advances Enterprise AI Software Development with Multi-Agent Capabilities and Specialized Modernization Workflows

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