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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

Security Champions program – why do you need it?

A Security Champions program is beneficial for several reasons:

  • Improved security culture: By having designated individuals promoting good security practices within their teams, the organization can foster a more robust security culture. This increased awareness and knowledge can reduce vulnerabilities.
  • Better communication: Security Champions can act as a bridge between the security team and the rest of the organization, improving the understanding and communication of security-related matters.
  • Efficient security integration: Champions help integrate security into every stage of the development process, reducing the potential for costly fixes later on due to security oversights.
  • Proactive threat management: With trained individuals looking out for security risks in their respective teams, organizations can identify and address threats earlier and more effectively.
  • Employee development: For individuals...