DevSecOps: Improving Security Posture Through Linguistic Theory

Explore the impact of naming conventions in cybersecurity through this insightful conference talk from AppSec EU 2017. Delve into linguistic theory to understand how labels like DevSecOps and SecDevOps carry hidden implications. Learn how to leverage naming strategies to enhance security processes and organizational interactions. Examine the success of key DevOps terms such as 'infrastructure-as-code' and their positive connotations. Gain valuable insights into the power of language in shaping perceptions and practices within the field of application security.

Introduction
Two shapes
The project
Vertical Distance
George Lakoff
Metaphors
Why Care
Containers
Portability
Why
DevOps
Unintended Negative Consequences
DevOps Operations
The Worry
Rapid Traction