** The Secret Weapon of Top Developers: The DevSecOps CI/CD Pipeline**
A Step-by-Step Guide to DevSecOps CI/CD and Essential Elements of a DevSecOps CI/CD Pipeline.
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In this article, we will cover standard CI/CD stages and how to secure them.
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1.1 Threat modeling.
1.2 Secure SDLC.
It refers to the strategic approach of integrating security practices into the software development and operations lifecycle from the outset. It involves creating a comprehensive blueprint that addresses security concerns at every stage of development, deployment, and operation. This approach aims to foster a culture of collaboration between development, security, and operations teams to ensure continuous security throughout the software delivery pipeline.
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The Development stage starts with writing code and we can use shift-left security best practice which incorporates security thinking in the earliest stages of development.
2.1-Install linting tools inside the code editor like Visual Studio Code. One of the most popular linting tools is SonarLint. Which highlights bugs and security vulnerabilities as you write code.
-Use Pre-commit hooks to prevent adding any secrets to code.
-Setup Protected branch and code reviews process.
-Sign git commit with GPG key.
-Always verify the downloaded binary/file hash.
-Enable 2-factor authentication.
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Refers to the integration of security practices within the software development lifecycle, emphasizing automated testing and analysis of code during the build process. This approach aims to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities early on, fostering a culture of security within development teams. By incorporating security into every stage of development, DevSecOps ensures that software is robust, resilient, and secure from the outset.
3.1 Scan for secrets and credentials
3.2 Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
3.2.1 Syft with Grype and Trivy
3.2.2 OWASP Dependency-Check
3.3 Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
3.4 Unit test
3.5 Dockerfile static scanning
3.6 Container image scan
3.7 Container image signing and verifying
3.8 Container image validation test
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Refers to the process of incorporating security testing into the DevOps pipeline to ensure continuous security measures throughout the software development lifecycle. It involves implementing automated security testing tools and practices alongside traditional testing methods to detect vulnerabilities early and mitigate security risks efficiently. This approach aims to foster collaboration between development, security, and operations teams to deliver secure and reliable software products.
4.1 Smoke test
4.2 API testing
4.3 Dynamic application security testing (DAST)
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Refers to the integration of security practices within the DevOps framework, emphasizing the need for continuous security throughout the software development lifecycle. It involves automating security processes, implementing security controls early in the development pipeline, and fostering collaboration between development, operations, and security teams to ensure the rapid and secure delivery of software. This approach aims to mitigate risks, detect vulnerabilities early, and enhance overall security posture without hindering development speed.
5.1 Static scan of Kubernete manifest file or Helm chart
5.2 Pre-deploy policy check Kubernete manifest YAML file
5.3 kube-bench for CIS scan
5.4 IaC scanning:
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It involves implementing systems to continuously monitor the security posture of software development and operations pipelines. This encompasses real-time detection of vulnerabilities, configuration errors, and anomalous activities, ensuring rapid response and remediation. Effective alerting mechanisms are crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of DevSecOps environments, facilitating proactive risk management and threat mitigation.
6.1 Metrics monitoring
6.2 Log monitoring
6.3 Alerting
