Terminology: AppSec, DevSecOps, CloudSec, ProdSec … What’s the Diff?
Clarification of commonly used software development security terms Computer Technology is a broad field that easily gets confused through the use of acronyms and new product market positioning terms. Inconsistent understanding and use of these terms amongst practitioners and organizations can cause confusion and inefficiencies when communicating scope and objectives of collaborative efforts. The following is a quick reference to help clarify the most commonly used and confused terminology regarding software development security. Terms Computer Security / Cybersecurity / Digital Security / Information Technology Security (IT Security) The protection of computer systems and networks from attacks by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, theft of, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. As such, these are the broadest all-encompassing terms having to do with a...