Modern software challenges: Innovations in data governance and devsecops

Abstract

The rapid growth of software development and deployment has brought both opportunities and challenges, with organizations facing fast- changing market demands, increasing security risks, and stricter regulations. This chapter examines how Data Governance and DevSecOps provide critical solutions to these issues by addressing risks, ensuring security and compliance, and fostering innovation. Data governance establishes structured frameworks for managing, securing, and leveraging data across hybrid and multi- cloud environments, while DevSecOps integrates security throughout the software development lifecycle to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance reliability. Through an exploration of the latest trends, including governance as code, cross-functional collaboration, continuous monitoring, and automation, this chapter offers actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and decision- makers aiming to build secure, compliant, and efficient software ecosystems. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.