DecSecOps - a Pathway to Achieving Continuous Authority to Operate (CATO)

We delve into the evolving landscape of secure software development. This session provided a comprehensive overview of how integrating DevSecOps principles with a layered Continuous ATO approach can transform security accreditation from a cumbersome, static process to a dynamic, efficient one. By focusing on swappable architectural layers, we discussed how organisations can rapidly adapt to mission needs while ensuring robust security across platforms, environments, and applications. Our exploration emphasised the advantages of this approach in reducing redundancy, speeding up deployment, and maintaining compliance in real-time, making CATO not just a goal but an achievable reality in modern secure operations