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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 security testers

Security testers play a pivotal role in safeguarding applications against vulnerabilities. With the dynamic nature of web applications, testers must employ DAST to stay a step ahead. Let’s explore how security testers can leverage DAST, automate its processes, and innovate using its automation capabilities. For security testers, DAST provides a powerful means to scan applications in their active environment. The automation capabilities of DAST tools allow for efficiency, thoroughness, and adaptability in testing processes, ensuring that security testing remains effective in the face of evolving threats. By innovating with automation, security testers can ensure a proactive approach to application security, making it an integral part of the SDLC. Let’s understand it in detail:

  • Comprehensive vulnerability discovery:
    • Real-world scenarios: DAST allows security testers to evaluate applications in real time, simulating genuine attack scenarios...