Security as code.
Security as code is a toolset of resources that help DevSecOps developers and teams protect and secure the SDLC (software development life cycle). The security is ‘baked’ into the development process, creating code pathways that block off certain areas of the product with a security defense.
Why would you want security as code in DevSecOps?
The security-as-code process is critical to ensuring an improved security network that minimizes the risk of hacks or unwanted activity. By incorporating security into the development process from the outset, the developers can identify and address security issues early, reduce the risk of vulnerabilities, and deliver software that meets the highest security standards.
How does security as code in DevSecOps work?
Security as code process will:
- Use tools like infrastructure-as-code and automated testing to ensure security is integrated throughout development.
- Incorporate code-based security controls like encryption, access controls, and secure APIs
- Use automated testing to identify and remediate security issues quickly.
- Include security requirements in the definition of done for user stories and other development tasks.
- Include security requirements in the definition of done for user stories and other development tasks.
- Develop a security training program for developers to ensure security best practices are followed throughout development.
- Continuously improve the security process through regular reviews and testing.
- Develop a security training program for developers to ensure security best practices are followed throughout development.
- Continuously improve the security process through regular reviews and testing.
The value of the security as code in DevSecOps
By creating a DevSecOps process that emphasizes security as code, teams can expect improved security, reduced risk, and increased efficiency in delivering high-quality software to customers. This process can help teams identify and address security issues early, reduce the risk of vulnerabilities, and deliver software that meets the highest security standards.
Main advantages of a security as code in DevSecOps
- Enables the automation of security processes and controls
- Facilitates early detection and remediation of security issues
- Helps ensure consistency and standardization of security policies and configurations
- Improves overall security posture and reduces the risk of security breaches
- Enables more efficient and effective security incident response
- Enhances collaboration and communication between security and development teams.
A common user story
“As a Product Manager, we want to create a DevSecOps process emphasizing security as code so that our team can improve security, reduce risk, and deliver high-quality software to customers that is secure by design. By using tools like infrastructure-as-code and automated testing, incorporating code-based security controls like encryption, access controls, and secure APIs, and including security requirements in the definition of done for user stories and other development tasks, we can identify and address security issues early, reduce the risk of vulnerabilities, and deliver software that meets the highest standards of security. This process can help us to improve security, reduce risk, and increase efficiency in delivering high-quality software to customers. We can also develop a security training program for developers to ensure that security best practices are followed throughout the development process and continuously improve the security process through regular reviews and testing.”
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