cyber-security-resources/devsecops/devsecops_pipelines.md

Overview of DevSecOps Pipelines

DevSecOps, short for Development, Security, and Operations, is a philosophy that integrates security practices within the DevOps process. DevSecOps pipelines are designed to automate and embed security at every phase of the software development lifecycle. The key stages:

1. Planning and Analysis

   • Identify security requirements and constraints.
   • Perform threat modeling to understand potential risks.
   • Define security policies and standards.

2. Development and Coding

   • Implement secure coding practices.
   • Use pre-approved security libraries and components.
   • Conduct regular code reviews with a focus on security.

3. Continuous Integration (CI)

   • Automate code scanning for vulnerabilities using Static Application Security Testing (SAST).
   • Run unit tests to ensure code quality.
   • Build artifacts securely and store them in a secure repository.

4. Continuous Deployment (CD)

   • Deploy code to staging or production environments using automated pipelines.
   • Utilize Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to test running applications.
   • Ensure secure configuration management.

5. Monitoring and Operations

   • Monitor applications and infrastructure for security incidents.
   • Implement automated incident response.
   • Regularly update and patch systems.

6. Feedback and Improvement

   • Collect feedback on security performance.
   • Continuously improve security practices and tools.
   • Foster a culture of security awareness and collaboration.

The DevSecOps pipeline emphasizes collaboration between development, security, and operations teams, ensuring that security is not a bottleneck but an enabler of faster and more reliable software delivery.