The misconception of DevSecOps as a collection of tools or isolated practices has held back its true potential. In 2025, the shift will be about embedding security within every phase of development—not as an interruption, but as an enabler of efficient, secure workflows. This requires aligning security and development teams to operate collaboratively within a unified risk-management framework. 

Wabbi’s CEO, Brittany Greenfield, recently shared with Forbes that embracing Dev Sec Ops as a transformation can enable teams to work toward shared goals without disrupting existing workflows. By taking an incremental approach and focusing on targeted use cases, organizations can demonstrate the tangible ROI of integrated security and build the foundation for long-term success: 

“Tech teams will fully embrace DevSecOps as a transformation, rather than a set of point solutions. This will align security & development processes within a risk-management framework, so teams can work toward shared goals without disrupting existing workflows. To get started, we’re advocating an incremental approach to build targeted use cases that showcase the hard ROI of integrated security.” 

As we approach 2025, one of the most pressing challenges for technology leaders and teams is to fully embrace DevSecOps as a transformation, rather than merely a set of tools or point solutions. This paradigm shift is about more than just integrating security into development processes—it’s about rethinking how these functions align under a cohesive, risk-management framework to drive shared goals and measurable outcomes. 

In response to this challenge, our team is advocating for an incremental approach, focusing on targeted use cases to demonstrate the hard ROI of integrated security. Here’s how our most successful customers approach this transformation: 

BUILDING A DEV SEC OPS TRANSFORMATION  

To foster adoption, we are prioritizing incremental implementation. Rather than attempting a sweeping overhaul, we focus on specific use cases that resonate with organizational priorities. For instance: 

• Application Security Policy Integration: Aligning compliance requirements seamlessly within CI/CD pipelines to reduce friction.  

• Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: Demonstrating how automated scans and context-aware prioritization can reduce remediation time and resource allocation. 

• Collaboration Automation: Creating a smoother handoff between development and security when addressing incidents, emphasizing the value of cross-team coordination. 

Each of these initiatives provides measurable results that can be showcased to stakeholders, building trust in the DevSecOps transformation. 

HOW DEV SEC OPS DELIVERS HARD ROI 

Adopting DevSecOps isn’t just about improving security; it’s about enhancing overall business efficiency. By reducing redundancies, streamlining workflows, and preventing costly breaches, DevSecOps proves its value. The incremental approach allows organizations to quantify these benefits early and build a strong case for continued investment. 

• Cost Savings Through Prevention: By proactively addressing vulnerabilities, DevSecOps prevents costly breaches and minimizes downtime, delivering immediate financial impact. 

• Efficiency Gains: Streamlined workflows and reduced redundancies lower operational costs and improve time-to-market, maximizing resource utilization. 

• Incremental ROI Realization: Dev Sec Ops’ iterative approach provides measurable benefits early on, making it easier to justify and sustain further investment. 

Ultimately, the transformation to DevSecOps is a strategic investment in the future of software development and security. It enhances collaboration, improves software quality, mitigates risks, and delivers significant ROI. By focusing on strategic alignment, fostering collaboration, leveraging automation, and measuring impact, organizations can successfully navigate the DevSecOps transformation journey, gaining a competitive edge in today’s digital landscape.