Security as Code Glossary Definition

Term Security as Code
Definition

Security as Code is a DevOps security concept that integrates security, compliance, and risk controls into software delivery and operational workflows.
Context & Usage

Security, development, and operations teams use this concept to make security checks continuous instead of treating them as a late-stage review.

Related concepts include DevOps and DevSecOps.

Additional Resource: OWASP DevSecOps Guideline.
Categories Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management