IDC PlanScape: DevSecOps Tools Choice

This IDC PlanScape explains what CIOs, chief information security officers (CISOs), and other leaders should consider when evaluating their options to provide guidance on navigating the complex set of factors surrounding DevSecOps tool selection. It breaks the decision-making process into distinct categories (technical requirements, compliance requirements, future-proofing considerations, organizational needs, and financial considerations) and subcategories, explaining how each impacts an enterprise’s ability to leverage maximum value from DevSecOps tools and which factors to evaluate when assessing the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions from the vantage point of each category. Rather than promoting specific tools or vendors, the PlanScape aims to equip decision-makers with the insight they need to understand the complicated DevSecOps software landscape and select the best offerings based on their organizations’ unique needs and priorities.“When selecting DevSecOps tools, enterprises need to think about much more than mere features and capabilities,” says Chris Tozzi, adjunct research advisor for IDC’s IT Executive Programs (IEP). “They must also consider how well tools align with their unique organizational structure and priorities.”