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DevSecOps: Integrating Security into DevOps Practices

Alex Rivera - DevSecOps Engineer August 5, 2024 8 min read

Shifting Security Left in Development

DevSecOps represents the integration of security practices into DevOps workflows, ensuring security is considered throughout the development lifecycle.

Key DevSecOps Practices

1. Security as Code

Implement security controls and policies as code within the development pipeline.

2. Automated Security Testing

Integrate automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.

3. Continuous Security Monitoring

Monitor applications and infrastructure for security issues in production.

Implementation Roadmap

Start with security training for developers, implement automated security tools, and establish security metrics.

#DevSecOps #Application Security #CI/CD #Automation