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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

Summary

In conclusion, a Security Champions program is a highly effective strategy for enhancing an organization’s security posture. It empowers developers and other team members to play a vital role in the organization’s security efforts, fosters a culture of shared responsibility, and creates a community of individuals committed to and educated about security.

When implemented correctly, the program bridges the gap between Dev and Sec teams, ensuring that security is integrated seamlessly into the SDLC rather than being an afterthought or a roadblock. It also facilitates continuous learning and development, providing participants with the knowledge and skills to keep up with evolving threats and security best practices.

However, creating and maintaining a successful Security Champions program requires strategic planning, executive buy-in, regular training, clear communication, and consistent recognition of participants’ contributions. It’s not a...