Every record begins life in application logic: a TypeScript event, a Java entity, a Python variable. If code produces the data, the correct place to assert expectations is inside the code base.
Shifting left might improve software security, but developers are becoming overwhelmed - communication barriers, tool sprawl, and 'vulnerability overload' is causing serious headaches for development teams
"Everyone talks about shifting left, but few are seeing the security gains they expected. Most organizations have tools in place, but they still struggle with noise, process friction, and developer resistance."