| Definition |
Shift Left is a Cloud security concept used to protect identities, workloads, data, configurations, networks, or operational processes in cloud environments.
Shift Left is a software-quality concept used in DevOps to move validation earlier, automate feedback, and reduce the risk of defects reaching production.
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| Context & Usage |
Security teams, architects, auditors, and platform owners use this concept when reducing cloud risk, assigning responsibility, enforcing access, and protecting workloads.
Related concepts include Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust, Encryption and Shared Responsibility Model.
Additional Resource: CNCF Cloud Native Glossary.
Quality engineers and developers use this concept to detect defects earlier, improve confidence in changes, and keep delivery speed from outrunning reliability.
Related concepts include DevOps, Continuous Testing and Test Automation.
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