๐ DevSecOps
Master the integration of security throughout the software development lifecycle - From shift-left security to continuous security monitoring
Advanced LevelOverview
DevSecOps represents the evolution of DevOps by integrating security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle. This comprehensive module covers security automation, infrastructure as code security, container and cloud security, and continuous security monitoring. You'll learn to implement security controls at every stage of development while maintaining development velocity and team collaboration.
Learning Objectives
- Master security integration in CI/CD pipelines
- Implement infrastructure as code security practices
- Develop expertise in container and cloud security
- Learn automated security testing and vulnerability management
- Understand compliance automation and governance
- Master security monitoring and incident response in DevOps
๐ง Shift-Left Security
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Integrating static code analysis into the development workflow.
- CodeQL and GitHub Security features
- SonarQube security rules
- Checkmarx and Veracode integration
- Custom security rules development
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Automated runtime security testing in CI/CD pipelines.
- OWASP ZAP automation
- Burp Suite Professional integration
- Acunetix and Netsparker
- Custom security test development
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Real-time security analysis during application execution.
- Contrast Security integration
- Veracode IAST implementation
- Hdiv Detection and prevention
- Runtime security monitoring
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Identifying and managing third-party component vulnerabilities.
- Snyk and WhiteSource integration
- JFrog Xray vulnerability scanning
- OWASP Dependency Check
- License compliance management
๐๏ธ Infrastructure as Code Security
Terraform Security
Securing infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Terraform security best practices
- Checkov and TFSec scanning
- State file security and encryption
- Remote state management
Ansible Security
Secure automation and configuration management.
- Ansible Vault for secrets management
- Security hardening playbooks
- Ansible Galaxy security practices
- Role-based access control
CloudFormation & ARM Templates
Secure cloud resource provisioning.
- CloudFormation security best practices
- Azure ARM template security
- Policy-as-code implementation
- Cloud resource validation
Kubernetes Security
Securing container orchestration platforms.
- RBAC and security contexts
- Network policies and service mesh
- Pod security standards
- Admission controllers and policies
๐ณ Container Security
Docker Security
Securing container runtime and images.
- Dockerfile security best practices
- Image vulnerability scanning
- Container runtime security
- Multi-stage builds for security
Container Registry Security
Securing container image storage and distribution.
- Registry access controls
- Image signing and verification
- Vulnerability scanning integration
- Content trust and provenance
Container Orchestration Security
Securing container management platforms.
- Kubernetes security policies
- Istio service mesh security
- Container runtime security
- Cluster hardening practices
Container Monitoring
Security monitoring and threat detection.
- Falco runtime security
- Container logging and monitoring
- Threat detection and response
- Security metrics and alerting
โ๏ธ Cloud Security Integration
AWS Security
Integrating security into AWS DevOps workflows.
- AWS Config and CloudTrail
- Security Groups and NACLs
- AWS Secrets Manager
- CloudWatch security monitoring
Azure Security
Azure DevOps security integration.
- Azure Security Center
- Azure Key Vault integration
- Azure Policy as code
- Azure Monitor security
GCP Security
Google Cloud security automation.
- Cloud Security Command Center
- Cloud KMS integration
- Cloud Asset Inventory
- Cloud Logging and Monitoring
Multi-Cloud Security
Cross-cloud security management.
- Cloud security posture management
- Multi-cloud identity management
- Cross-cloud monitoring
- Unified security policies
๐ CI/CD Security
Pipeline Security
Securing continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
- Jenkins security hardening
- GitLab CI/CD security
- GitHub Actions security
- Azure DevOps security
Secrets Management
Secure handling of sensitive information in pipelines.
- HashiCorp Vault integration
- Cloud-native secrets management
- Secret scanning and detection
- Secret rotation automation
Build Security
Securing the build and artifact creation process.
- Secure build environments
- Build artifact signing
- Supply chain security
- Build integrity verification
Deployment Security
Secure deployment practices and validation.
- Blue-green deployment security
- Canary deployment validation
- Rollback security procedures
- Deployment approval workflows
๐ Security Monitoring & Observability
Security Metrics
Implementing security-focused monitoring and metrics.
- Security dashboards and KPIs
- Vulnerability trend analysis
- Security SLA monitoring
- Compliance metrics tracking
Log Aggregation
Centralized security logging and analysis.
- ELK Stack security implementation
- Splunk for security analytics
- Cloud-native logging solutions
- Log correlation and analysis
Threat Detection
Real-time threat detection and response.
- SIEM integration in DevOps
- Behavioral analysis and ML
- Anomaly detection systems
- Automated threat response
Incident Response
DevOps-integrated incident response procedures.
- Automated incident detection
- Chaos engineering for resilience
- Disaster recovery automation
- Post-incident analysis
๐ Compliance & Governance
Policy as Code
Implementing governance through automated policies.
- Open Policy Agent (OPA)
- Rego policy language
- Policy testing and validation
- Policy compliance monitoring
Audit Automation
Automated compliance and audit processes.
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- Automated audit trail generation
- Compliance reporting automation
- Regulatory requirement mapping
Risk Management
Integrating risk assessment into DevOps workflows.
- Risk assessment automation
- Vulnerability prioritization
- Risk-based testing strategies
- Business impact analysis
Security Training
Developer security education and awareness.
- Security awareness programs
- Developer security training
- Security champion programs
- Knowledge sharing platforms
๐งช Hands-on Lab: DevSecOps Pipeline
Objective: Build a complete DevSecOps pipeline with automated security testing.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Skills Practiced: CI/CD security, SAST/DAST integration, container security, infrastructure as code
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Security Testing Tools
- SAST: SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode, CodeQL
- DAST: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Acunetix
- IAST: Contrast Security, Veracode IAST
- SCA: Snyk, WhiteSource, JFrog Xray
Infrastructure Security
- IaC Scanning: Checkov, TFSec, Kube-score
- Container Security: Trivy, Clair, Falco
- Secrets Management: Vault, AWS Secrets Manager
- Policy as Code: Open Policy Agent, Sentinel
Monitoring & Observability
- SIEM: Splunk, ELK Stack, Azure Sentinel
- APM: New Relic, Datadog, AppDynamics
- Logging: Fluentd, Logstash, CloudWatch
- Metrics: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch
๐ Recommended Resources
- OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model - Comprehensive framework for DevSecOps implementation
- SANS DevSecOps Best Practices - Industry best practices and guidelines
- NCSC DevSecOps Guidance - Government guidance on DevSecOps practices
- Google Cloud DevSecOps - Cloud-native DevSecOps implementation
- AWS DevSecOps Architecture - AWS-specific DevSecOps patterns
๐ฏ Certification Alignment
DevSecOps Certifications
This module covers essential DevSecOps certifications:
- โ Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
- โ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
- โ Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- โ Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
- โ Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
๐ Learning Progress
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