Separate Security Teams
Separate Security Teams is an organizational approach where dedicated security professionals operate independently from development teams to enforce security policies, conduct audits, and manage risks. This model centralizes security expertise to ensure consistent standards and compliance across an organization, often involving activities like penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. It contrasts with integrated models where security responsibilities are distributed among developers.
Developers should learn about this methodology when working in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) or large enterprises where strict compliance and risk management are critical, as it helps understand security governance and collaboration processes. It is also relevant for roles involving security audits or when interfacing with external security teams to ensure code meets organizational standards without direct security ownership.