Security at the Speed of Development: Are You Keeping Up?
Security isn’t an afterthought—it needs to start early and move as fast as your development cycle.
This month, we’re focusing on strategies that incorporate security into every stage of software development. From Test- and Security-Driven Development (TSDD) to building adaptable QA teams, we’ve got insights to help you stay ahead!
Coming up: Build software with security in mind from the start
You’ve heard of shift-left testing—but are you shifting security left too?
On Thursday, March 20, join Sembi Solution Architects Christopher Faraglia and John Brawner for an in-depth webinar on Test- and Security-Driven Development (TSDD) and how it strengthens both quality and security.
This session will break down:
? How Test- and Security-Driven Development (TSDD) is different from Test-Driven Development (TDD)
? The "Potentially Shippable Increment," a strategy for delivering secure, test-ready releases at every step
? Building a TSDD strategy and implementation plan
? Tools to help shift security and testing left while enabling incremental development
? The downstream effects and business impacts of adopting TSDD
Can’t make it live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording!
QA spotlight - The power of T-shaped teams?
The role of software testers is evolving. With Agile, automation, and AI reshaping QA, is it enough to just be a ‘tester’ anymore?
Our latest ebook explores the T-shaped framework and how cross-functional growth is essential for modern software teams. Inside, you’ll find:
?? The difference between I-shaped and T-shaped people
?? How a T-shaped team works together
?? How to build and develop a T-shaped team?
?? Encouraging T-shaped growth within your team
?? How to identify, build, and foster critical soft skills?
?? What T-shaped growth looks like as a manager
?? And more
This ebook also includes a downloadable and printable “T-shaped template” that you can use to start assessing and promoting cross-functional growth on your team today.
Download it today and future-proof your QA team!
Software testing bytes from around the web
?? Looking to use AI to its full potential this year? Katrina Collins, TestRail Product Manager, breaks down how AI is evolving to support QA and dev teams—so you can separate real opportunities from wishful thinking.
?? Are you failing all of your security tests? Well, DeepSeek-V2 is. Even though it might be impressive, when it comes to security, it’s a complete disaster. Here’s why LLMs still have a long way to go.
?? The software risk crisis is here. With vulnerabilities growing at an unprecedented rate, managing software security is more complex than ever—development teams need to evolve from "being prepared" to "managing the risk" of security breaches.
??? The foundation of modern software development is under rising attack. As threats against open-source software grow, experts investigate what it means for the security and stability of the software industry.
?? 96% of S&P 500 firms have experienced data breaches. A new report reveals staggering cybersecurity gaps in some of the world's largest companies—exposing the urgent need for better security strategies.
Tester community insights - What’s blocking shift-left security?
Shifting security left is a priority for many teams, but what’s standing in the way? In our latest LinkedIn poll, 43% of respondents pointed to a common challenge: their SDLC isn’t agile enough yet.
A rigid development lifecycle can make it difficult to integrate security testing early, but it’s not impossible. Modular architectures, automation, and incremental improvements can help make your SDLC more flexible—paving the way for proactive security measures.
What has helped your team successfully shift security left? Drop a comment and share your experience!