As containers and Kubernetes redefine modern application management, they enable flexible, resource-efficient deployment across diverse infrastructures, whether on the cloud…
Building Solid Foundations for the Digital Future
Managing IT Infrastructure Manually Is Complex and Inefficient in the Face of Growing Resource Needs. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Enables the Automation of Environment Setup Through Configuration Code, Facilitating Operations and Management of Deviations. However, This Automation Can Also Propagate Vulnerabilities. Therefore, It Is Essential to Secure the Infrastructure from Development. Approaches Such as Shift Left Testing and DevSecOps Allow for Early Detection of Flaws, Thus Strengthening the Resilience of Modern Infrastructures.
The ‘Shift-Left Testing’ Approach Involves Anticipating Tests from the Early Phases of a Project, Including Security Testing, from Planning to Deployment. This Approach Allows for Automatic Detection of Security Flaws During Code Reviews, Particularly Within a DevOps Framework. When Security Is Integrated into This Approach, It Is Referred to as DevSecOps (Development – Security – Operations).
By Aligning with the Culture, Processes, and Tools of DevOps, DevSecOps Avoids the Tunnel Effect While Ensuring That Development Speed Does Not Compromise Infrastructure Security. It Is Not Just About Adding Tests to the DevOps Process but Empowering Each Stakeholder Regarding Security Issues. Security Is No Longer Solely the Responsibility of Dedicated Teams; It Also Involves Development and Infrastructure Teams. Thus, DevSecOps Emerges as a New Approach Focused on Skill Sharing and Collective Responsibility for Security.
When Development Organizations Integrate Security from the Start of the Coding Process, It Becomes Easier and Less Expensive to Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities Before They Reach Advanced Production Phases or Are Discovered After Deployment.
Identifying issues before they progress through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) reduces the risk of them reaching production.
Automated testing and policy-driven management, combined with closed feedback loops between security and development teams, enable effective prioritization and faster vulnerability remediation.
By reducing the time between detection and remediation of vulnerabilities, malicious actors have less opportunity to exploit them.
By integrating testing into the development pipeline and automating policy management, you can scale your environment up or down without compromising development speed.
This approach optimizes security while maintaining high productivity.
DevSecOps should naturally incorporate security controls into your development, delivery, and operations processes.
The Shift Left is a key principle of DevSecOps that encourages software engineers to move security from the end (right side) to the beginning (left side) of the DevOps process. In a DevSecOps environment, security is integrated right from the start of development.
An organization adopting DevSecOps incorporates its cybersecurity architects and engineers within the development team. Their role is to ensure that every component and configuration item in the stack is up to date, secure, and well-documented.
The Shift Left enables the DevSecOps team to identify security risks and vulnerabilities early on, ensuring that these threats are addressed immediately. The development team focuses not only on production efficiency but also on implementing security throughout the entire process.
Security is a blend of engineering and compliance. Organizations must create a partnership among development engineers, operational teams, and compliance teams to ensure everyone understands the company’s security posture and adheres to the same standards.
All stakeholders in the delivery process need to be familiar with the fundamental principles of application security. They should understand the top 10 vulnerabilities outlined by OWASP, application security testing, and other security engineering practices. Developers must be proficient in threat modeling, compliance checks, and know how to assess risks and implement security controls.
Good leadership promotes a strong culture that encourages change within the organization. In DevSecOps, it is essential to clearly communicate security-related responsibilities, as well as the ownership of processes and products. This enables developers and engineers to take responsibility for the processes and assume accountability for their work.
DevSecOps teams must create a system that suits their needs by using technologies and protocols tailored to their team and the ongoing project. By allowing them to define a customized work environment, teams become engaged stakeholders in the project’s outcomes.
Establishing traceability, auditability, and visibility in a DevSecOps process leads to better understanding and a more secure environment:
As containers and Kubernetes redefine modern application management, they enable flexible, resource-efficient deployment across diverse infrastructures, whether on the cloud…
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