Security in DevOps
Security in DevOps, often referred to as DevSecOps , integrates security practices into the DevOps process, ensuring that security is built into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Here’s a breakdown of key security practices in DevOps: 1. Shift-Left Security What it is : Security is integrated early in the development process (in the design and coding phases). Practices : Perform threat modeling and risk assessments at the start. Implement secure coding standards. Use static application security testing (SAST) to scan code for vulnerabilities. 2. Continuous Security Testing What it is : Automated security tests run continuously throughout the CI/CD pipeline. Practices : Integrate tools for dynamic application security testing (DAST) and interactive application security testing (IAST) to catch vulnerabilities during and after code deployment. Run security checks for every pull request and automated builds. 3. Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Wh...