Why a Cloud-Based Platform Should Be Your Next Big Move to Manage Your Infrastructure

Scalability, Security and Seamless Integration for Every Developer

Cloud-based DevSecOps platforms are emerging as transformative, bridging the gap between development, operations and security into a unified workflow for their users. Whether you’re an enthusiastic beginner exploring the possibilities of DevSecOps or a seasoned developer seeking to streamline complex processes, these platforms offer a robust framework on a single platter to enhance the productivity, scalability and security of your applications. This blog details the benefits of using a cloud-based DevSecOps platform and how it could be the next big strategy for your operations teams.

The Case for Cloud-Based DevSecOps Platforms

The journey to effective software deployment often encounters hurdles such as scalability limitations, fragmented workflows, misaligned integrations and security concerns.

Cloud-based DevSecOps platforms address these challenges head-on, delivering a robust solution that integrates development, operational efficiency, and rigorous security protocols. Statistics show that over 90% of organizations utilize the undeniable benefits of cloud-based approaches in meeting the demands of modern application lifecycle management. 85% of organizations utilize cloud services in some capacity. Additionally, by 2032, the cloud‐based DevSecOps segment will hold approximately 70% of the market share, highlights that most DevSecOps investment is in infrastructure management.

What Makes Cloud-Based DevSecOps Platforms Special?

Cloud-based DevSecOps platforms are distinguished by their in-depth workflows, which are easily accessible and feature-rich. They serve a diverse audience, ranging from startups with small teams to global enterprises managing extensive systems.

Beyond features, the advantages of adopting cloud-based DevSecOps platforms manifest in tangible improvements to workflow efficiency and operational cost management. In this blog, we explore the platform’s value- and cost-driven benefits.

Value-Driven Benefits

1. Quick Setup and Onboarding: Get started within minutes of activation. Pre-configured workflows minimize setup time, allowing you to focus on leveraging the platform instead of configuring it.
2. Enhanced Collaboration: Unite development, operations and security teams with a shared, real-time view of application health and compliance metrics, fostering collaboration across departments.
3. Time-to-Value: Automating repetitive tasks like code scanning and deployment frees up valuable time to focus on innovation and feature development.

Cost-Driven Benefits

1. Lower Infrastructure Costs: The shift to cloud eliminates the need for maintaining physical servers, reducing upfront investments in hardware and associated maintenance expenses.
2. Minimized Tool Sprawl: Consolidate operations into a single cohesive platform rather than juggling disparate tools, which reduces complexity and costs.
3. Automated Updates and Maintenance: Stay ahead with timely software patches and updates, maintaining optimal performance without manual intervention.

In addition to the above features, some additional benefits include the following:

• Ease of Use: These platforms are designed with user experience in mind. Intuitive interfaces, guided workflows and centralized dashboards simplify otherwise intricate tasks, enabling new users and professionals to navigate confidently.
• Scalability: As your needs grow, a cloud-based solution expands effortlessly, eliminating the constraints of conventional infrastructure. Whether launching a new product or handling seasonal spikes, these platforms adapt to your requirements, ensuring uninterrupted functionality.
• Advanced Security: Built-in security measures such as automated patch updates, compliance checks and zero-trust architecture protect your assets against vulnerabilities, giving you peace of mind in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

In our recent whitepaper on cloud-based DevSecOps platforms, we detail how these platforms have evolved to help manage complex IT infrastructure environments.

Why Choose the New Chef Platform?

When it comes to finding the perfect cloud-based DevSecOps solution, the Progress Chef platform emerges as a frontrunner, combining sophistication with simplicity. It’s not just a product; it’s an ecosystem designed for growth, security and collaboration.

The Progress Chef platform provides additional capabilities over and above what we discussed above. It combines the features of a platform-based approach with a cloud-native solution to give you the best of both worlds. For instance, Effortless Job Orchestration can be achieved by creating jobs and managing nodes easily using pre-built templates and integrating with existing DevOps tools within the platform for a streamlined experience.

• Proactive Infrastructure Security: Regular automated scans identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with industry standards, safeguarding your applications from threats.
• Reactive Work Made Easy: Apply patches and security fixes or roll back changes as and when needed. Create incident response and orchestrate remediation.
• Simplified Experience with Intuitive UI: The intuitive interface removes complexity, accelerates onboarding and empowers anyone to manage infrastructure and automation with no deep expertise required. This democratizes DevOps to reduce the burden on a few resources.
• Cost Efficiency: Consolidate multiple functionalities into one platform, lowering operational costs without compromising quality or effectiveness.

Transform Your DevSecOps Journey with the Chef Platform

Are you prepared to transform your DevSecOps practices into a model of efficiency and innovation? The new Chef platform is here to help you achieve that vision. Its unmatched scalability, cutting-edge security and effortless integration make it the ideal solution for developers at any stage of their journey.

Don’t wait to experience the benefits, explore the new Chef platform today and see how it can redefine your workflows and elevate your development lifecycle.

Explore a free trial of the platform to begin your journey and embrace the future of DevSecOps!