Shift-Left Security in Practice with GitLab

Learn to implement automated security testing early in your development lifecycle through this 17-minute conference talk from DevConf.IN 2026. Discover practical approaches to shift-left security using GitLab CI/CD pipelines and open-source security tools including Semgrep and OWASP ZAP, eliminating the need for expensive enterprise licenses. Explore workflow design principles that maintain pipeline speed while providing developers with actionable security feedback, moving beyond the outdated practice of adding security as an afterthought. Master the integration of native GitLab security scanning capabilities and understand where to begin implementing automated security checks in your CI/CD processes. Gain insights into making security a seamless, automated component of your delivery pipeline rather than a late-stage obstacle, with practical demonstrations of how these open-source scanners operate within GitLab's ecosystem. Walk away with a ready-to-implement blueprint for establishing shift-left security practices in your own development environment, designed specifically for developers, DevOps engineers, and security practitioners seeking to modernize their security approach.