The CISO's Guide for Implementing DevSecOps in the Enterprise
Chapter Summary
Martijn Dekker
CISO @ ABN AMRO
DevSecOps at ABN AMRO Bank
In this chapter Martijn Dekker, CISO of ABN AMRO, will shed light on his own perception and experience with DevSecOps, what is needed for a successful implementation and potential risks related to the incorporation of security.
The chapter discusses the Dekker’s perspective on DevSecOps and its implementation. He argues that DevSecOps is not just about fusing DevOps and Security, but rather a mechanism for better security by using DevOps. The author suggests that DevOps is the fusion of development and IT operations, which includes security as a quality of the software.
The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by organizations in implementing DevOps and agile, particularly the dilemma of autonomy versus alignment, and the importance of governance, process, and structures to achieve the desired outcome. The author stresses the need for a clear definition of DevOps and DevSecOps and suggests that security should be a natural or organic practice within DevOps, rather than a separate or additional practice.
The interview concludes by discussing the need for a feedback loop between the engineering group and the CISO department to improve performance and build dynamic parameters into security reports.
BIO
Martijn Dekker is Chief Information Security Officer at ABN AMRO Bank. In this role, he is responsible for the strategy and implementation of security across ABN AMRO Bank worldwide. His main focus is making information security an integral part of the business and IT development by driving a secure cloud migration strategy and the shift left of security decision-making. He is passionate about innovation, technology, and helping build a secure digital society.
After completing his Ph.D. in pure mathematics, he joined ABN AMRO as an IT engineer. He has been working in information security since 2005. In addition to his executive leadership role at ABN AMRO, he leads research as a visiting professor at the University of Amsterdam and is also a member of several advisory and supervisory boards.
Everything Martijn does is driven by his desire to explore. That’s why he also enjoys reading, science, astronomy, and traveling. He loves embarking on very long bike trips and traveling to dark locations to observe the night sky.
About the Book
As a leading provider of DevSecOps services, DevOn has seen firsthand how organizations can benefit from these transformations. But despite the widespread adoption of DevSecOps, there are still many misconceptions about what it is and what it can help you achieve. In this book, we address common concerns and misconceptions about DevSecOps, drawing on the insights of technology leaders from a variety of European organizations.
If you’re a modern-day leader looking to assess your organization’s performance or embark on a DevSecOps transformation, this book is a must-read. With the help of Irfaan Santoe, Rahul Sah, and Markus van Duijn, we’ve gathered the perspectives of 10 technology leaders from leading organizations to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future of DevSecOps. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn from their organizations' performance.
Book Launch Event
About the Authors
Irfaan Santoe
Irfaan is a CISO, an Entrepreneur in InfoSec, and a Thought Leader in secure DevOps. He is on a mission to close the gap between the IT world of Development, Operations, and Security. Irfaan is the OWASP Chapter Leader in the Netherlands and actively contributes to open-sourcing security.
Rahul Sah
The Global CEO of DevOn, a technology consulting and software delivery organization, Rahul is passionate about helping organizations accelerate their journey toward high-performance enterprises.
Markus van Duijn
A DevOps enthusiast with 15 years of experience in agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security and leadership, Markus has seen firsthand how DevOps gets companies to a higher level by coaching, teaching, and experiencing DevOps principles
LEARN HOW THESE FRONTRUNNERS USE DEVSECOPS
DevSecOps Visions from
10 European Information Security Leaders
Gain Insights from Information Security Leaders. Click on photos to read Speaker Chapters.
Security Director @ Philips
CISO @ Van Lanschot Kempen
"Implementing DevSecOps in the Enterprise: A Guide for CISOs" BOOK
TAP INTO OUR EXPERTISE & RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY COPY!
Find motivation and receive tailored advice in just 15 minutes!!
Explore Our Bestselling Book Collections
