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Standardization & Security - A Perfect Match

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Northwestern Mutual standardizes a single SCM (migrating from GitHub Enterprise to GitLab) and narrows tool choices to a vetted set, then enforces a centralized pipeline that runs systic container scans, SBOM/bill-of-material checks and xray open-source vulnerability scans. The claim: consolidation cuts maintenance cost, reduces attack surface (supply-chain attacks rose 430%), improves developer fungibility and speeds delivery measurable by DORA metrics, with incentives and an exception process to allow safe innovation.

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  1. 0:00Standardization & security journey
  2. 2:25Paradox of choice
  3. 7:22Tool proliferation causes
  4. 9:50From buffet to set menu
  5. 11:13Golden path for developers
  6. 13:19Enforcement carrots and sticks
  7. 14:25Choice vs developer productivity
  8. 16:09Tool selection criteria
  9. 18:16Case for boring tech
  10. 20:00Tools consolidation strategies
  11. 22:04Standardization vs innovation
  12. 24:31Incentives for innovation
  13. 25:37Centralized governance outcomes
  14. 28:02Lessons learned
  15. 31:30Q&A
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