n our previous exploration of The Punchcard Paradigm, we traced the roots of modern compliance practices back to the early days of computing. We saw how the physical constraints of punchcards shaped programming practices and how those practices lingered long after the technology had evolved. Now, let’s dive deeper into why modern compliance is more critical than ever in today’s digital landscape.

Picture a gruff-voiced sergeant from the classic TV series “Dragnet,” but instead of solving crimes, they are navigating the complex world of software delivery. Their catchphrase, “Just the facts” isn’t just a catch phrase – it’s the mantra we need in today’s high-stakes world of DevOps, AppSec and Compliance.

In our journey through the evolution of compliance in the DevOps era, we’ve seen the limitations of traditional compliance methods and the high stakes of compliance failures. Manual processes, siloed teams, and a lack of automation have turned compliance into a bottleneck, hindering the agility promised by DevOps.