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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

DAST usage for developers

Developers play an essential role in building secure applications, and DAST can be a crucial tool in their arsenal. Here’s a detailed guide on how developers can leverage DAST, automate its usage, and innovate with the resulting automation.

Integrating DAST into the development process helps not only in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities but also in fostering a culture of security awareness among developers. The automation capabilities of DAST tools mean developers can innovate, ensuring applications are robust and secure from the earliest stages of development.

Let’s discuss the aspects that can be part of the DevSecOps pipeline for developers:

Integration into the SDLC:

  • Continuous integration (CI): Developers can integrate DAST tools into their CI pipelines. After every code commit, the DAST tool can automatically scan the running application and provide feedback. This ensures that any vulnerabilities introduced during...