DevSecOps
Integrate security into your software development pipeline
1. Why does DevOps need "Sec" (Security)?
The Agile/DevOps rapid software development process helps businesses launch features continuously. However, if security is only tested at the final step (before Go-live), fixing bugs is extremely expensive and delays progress. Worse, if security flaws (like exposed API keys, SQL Injection) are missed, they become a disaster upon product launch.
DevSecOps is the integration of automated security into the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation, coding, testing, to operation. Goal: Detect vulnerabilities as early as possible (Shift-Left Security).
2. DevSecOps Architecture Provided by Cyber IT Security
| Phase | Tools & Tasks |
|---|---|
| Plan & Design | Threat Modeling. Secure Coding training for developers. |
| Code & Build | SAST: Static application security testing (SonarQube, Checkmarx). SCA: Scan third-party libraries (Snyk, Dependency-Check). Secret Scanning: Scan for hardcoded passwords/API keys in code. |
| Test | DAST: Dynamic application security testing while running (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite). IAST: Integrate agents into applications for real-time vulnerability reporting. |
| Deploy & Operate | Scan Container/Docker Image vulnerabilities. Scan IaC configurations (Terraform, Kubernetes). |
3. Benefits of Applying DevSecOps
- Minimize bug-fixing costs: Fixing a bug during coding is 100 times cheaper than fixing it when the app is live in production.
- Full automation: Security tools run implicitly in the CI/CD pipeline (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) without disturbing Developers.
- Increase product reputation: Ensure software contains no malware or outdated libraries, meeting information security standards to supply major partners.
Solution Packages
Basic
Essential security assessment and setup for small teams.
Standard
Advanced protection, continuous monitoring, and compliance readiness.
Enterprise
Full-scale deployment, custom integrations, and 24/7 SOC support.