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Implementing DevSecOps Practices

By : Vandana Verma Sehgal
Book Image

Implementing DevSecOps Practices

By: Vandana Verma Sehgal

Overview of this book

DevSecOps is built on the idea that everyone is responsible for security, with the goal of safely distributing security decisions at speed and scale to those who hold the highest level of context. This practice of integrating security into every stage of the development process helps improve both the security and overall quality of the software. This book will help you get to grips with DevSecOps and show you how to implement it, starting with a brief introduction to DevOps, DevSecOps, and their underlying principles. After understanding the principles, you'll dig deeper into different topics concerning application security and secure coding before learning about the secure development lifecycle and how to perform threat modeling properly. You’ll also explore a range of tools available for these tasks, as well as best practices for developing secure code and embedding security and policy into your application. Finally, you'll look at automation and infrastructure security with a focus on continuous security testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), protecting DevOps tools, and learning about the software supply chain. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to apply application security, safe coding, and DevSecOps practices in your development pipeline to create robust security protocols.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
1
Part 1:DevSecOps – What and How?
3
Part 2: DevSecOps Principles and Processes
8
Part 3:Technology
15
Part 4: Tools
17
Part 5: Governance and an Effective Security Champions Program
20
Part 6: Case Studies and Conclusion

IaC in DevSecOps

IaC plays a critical role in DevSecOps, which integrates development, security, and operations into a unified process. The key principle behind DevSecOps is integrating security practices as a fundamental part of the DevOps process rather than an afterthought.

Let’s dive into how IaC fits into the DevSecOps approach, providing more details and outlining the process.

Understanding DevSecOps

  • Definition: DevSecOps emphasizes embedding security checks and controls seamlessly into the DevOps life cycle
  • Goal: To catch vulnerabilities and flaws early in the SDLC, thereby reducing risks and achieving both speed and security

The role of IaC in DevSecOps

  • Automated provisioning: IaC allows for the automated setup, modification, and scaling of infrastructure, ensuring that the environment is consistently and securely provisioned
  • Version control: All infrastructure changes can be tracked, reviewed, and rolled back if necessary, enhancing...