Team Structure and Responsibilities

Successful multi-tool programs require clear organizational structures and responsibilities. Centralized security teams might manage tool deployment and configuration while development teams handle findings. Alternatively, DevSecOps models embed security champions within development teams to manage tools locally. Hybrid approaches use centers of excellence for expertise while maintaining distributed execution. Choose structures that match your organizational culture and maturity.

Define clear ownership for different aspects of the program. Who maintains tool configurations and updates? Who triages findings and assigns remediation? Who tracks metrics and drives improvements? Clear ownership prevents gaps where issues fall between teams. Document responsibilities in RACI matrices that clarify roles across the security testing lifecycle.

Invest in cross-training to build broad expertise. SAST specialists should understand DAST and IAST capabilities. Developers need basic security testing knowledge. Security analysts benefit from development context. This cross-pollination improves communication, enables better tool selection, and creates resilience against personnel changes. Build communities of practice where teams share experiences and learn from each other.