Pluxee CISO İlker Çağrı Güven answered the question, “Is security a blocker in technological transformation?”
Güven stated:
“Is security a blocker in digital agile transformations? This is a question everyone is asking frequently these days. Whether security is a blocker actually depends on the circumstances. If it’s not integrated into the process, security operations are unfortunately often described by IT stakeholders and management as a business hindrance, a slowdown. However, the roles CISOs should take here are actually to integrate their own processes into workflows, to be involved in pipelines. The more security is integrated into business processes, the more it is integrated into pipelines, the more security measures are taken from the very beginning, before a project even starts, rather than slowing down the process. For example, in source code analysis, instead of waiting for the code to be completed and secured, ensuring that checks are done within the process while the code is being written, rather than slowing down the process, actually ensures that security is included in the ecosystem. In these and similar agile transformations, agility alone is not enough. Agility is very fragile without security.” When we integrate security into agile transformations along with agility, we are essentially ensuring business continuity. Furthermore, risks become more manageable, understandable, and explainable. Therefore, in agile and digital transformations, security must be an integral part of the ecosystem. It should be supported from the very beginning by agile teams and senior management. It should become a part of the process, the company, and the product, not just a part of IT.
Digital Transformation and the Role of Security
Digital transformation has become an unavoidable necessity in today’s business world. However, the role and impact of security in this process is frequently debated. Is security an obstacle or a support in digital transformation processes? The answer to this question depends on how security is integrated into the process. If security is not included from the beginning of the process, it can be seen as a factor that slows down workflows. However, with proper integration, security can become an element that increases business continuity and efficiency.
Integration of Security into Processes
The integration of security into digital transformation processes is directly related to the strategic decisions made by the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer). Including security processes in workflows ensures that security measures are taken from the beginning of projects. This allows projects to proceed more securely and accelerates workflows instead of slowing them down.
Security in Source Code Analysis
Source code analysis is an important example of how security can be integrated into processes. Ensuring security checks are implemented while the code is being written, rather than waiting for the code to be completed and secured, allows the process to proceed more efficiently and quickly. This approach emphasizes the importance of integrating security into workflows.
The Relationship Between Agility and Security
Agility plays a significant role in digital transformation processes. However, agility is fragile without security. Including security alongside agility in digital transformations ensures business continuity and makes risks more manageable. This allows businesses to achieve a more robust and secure digital transformation.
Risk Management and Understandability
Integrating security into digital transformation processes makes risks more understandable and manageable. This allows businesses to identify and take precautions against potential threats in advance. Thus, business processes proceed in a more secure and sustainable manner.
Security as Part of the Ecosystem
Making security a part of the ecosystem in digital transformation processes is critical to the success of businesses. Security should be positioned not as a part of IT, but as a part of the process, the company, and the product. This approach allows businesses to achieve a more secure and efficient digital transformation.
Conclusion
When properly integrated into digital transformation processes, security ceases to be an obstacle and becomes an element supporting business continuity. Including security in processes ensures that projects proceed more securely and efficiently. Addressing agility and security together allows businesses to achieve a more robust digital transformation. Therefore, security should be positioned as an indispensable part of digital transformation processes.
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