DevSecOps is an unavoidable byproduct of streamlining the development lifecycle. Because of the pressure to move code from development to production as quickly as possible, there is no longer sufficient time for long and tedious security review and test procedures. The goal of DevSecOps is to integrate security into the development process rather than leaving it to the end. To accomplish this, the operations and maintenance work of security testing should be transferred from dedicated security teams to developers. This allows developers to quickly incorporate the results of testing into their code.
Take note that, like DevOps, security is always shifting. It should be treated as an allencompassing requirement in application development. Here are some key steps to successfully integrate security into the DevOps practices.
Select the right tools and approach to streamline development processes
The use of tools designed to fit into a DevSecOps workflow is required for automating work and providing easy-to-interpret results. Security professionals should be open-minded when it comes to the testing tools at their disposal. This may include the adoption of new tools that achieve their security objectives in a far more efficient manner when integrated into the DevOps lifecycle. Look for tools with fully functional APIs and versatile reporting capabilities.
As DevSecOps practices mature, the corresponding tooling, governance practices, developer awareness, knowledge, and training must be updated on a regular basis. This necessitates a systematic approach to make sure people continue to learn all across the process.
Developers should be educated on the cultural shift.
The developers will be in charge of not only carrying out the security tasks, but also of resolving any issues that arise. They must be well-versed in common cybersecurity issues and how they may manifest themselves in their work. They should also be aware of secure coding practices that will protect them from common flaws. More importantly, developers should promote a shift in mindset that fully embraces security.
Integrate security and automation into ones workflow.
The DevOps philosophy seeks to reduce the regulatory burden of software development and get working code into production as soon as possible. By embracing this same philosophy when transitioning from DevOps to DevSecOps, security efforts can succeed. A manner to continuously monitor governance throughout the software delivery process should be included in the DevSecOps framework. The underlying tools and platform must be carefully calibrated before governance can be automated. They must adhere to the metrics and thresholds set forth by the security gate.
Developers will appreciate it if somehow is security testing is made simple for them. The tools should be as automated as possible, and the results should be simple to understand.
