What is Shift Left Security?

Shift Left Security is a practical guide advocating embedding security early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The article outlines the approach's benefits (improved application security, cost-efficient remediation, enhanced developer awareness), core principles (integration into CI/CD, automation with SAST/DAST, cross-team collaboration), implementation strategies, and case studies from organizations like Capital One and Netflix to illustrate adoption in cloud-native environments.