cyber-security-resources/devsecops/building_devsecops_pipelines.md

Building DevSecOps Pipelines

1. Integration of Security into DevOps

• Collaboration: Foster collaboration between development, security, and operations teams.
• Security as Code: Define security policies and procedures as code to ensure consistency and automation.

2. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with Security

• Automated Testing: Implement automated security testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Secure Artifact Management: Ensure that build artifacts are securely handled and stored.

3. Security Automation Tools

• Security Scanners: Utilize tools like SAST and DAST for automated vulnerability scanning.
• Configuration Management: Use tools like Ansible or Puppet to ensure secure configurations.

4. Monitoring and Incident Response

• Real-time Monitoring: Implement monitoring solutions to detect security incidents.
• Automated Response: Create automated response procedures for common security events.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Feedback Loops: Establish feedback mechanisms to continuously improve security practices.
• Security Metrics: Track and analyze security metrics to gauge effectiveness.