Original Post: Securing the Pipeline: A Deep Dive into CI/CD Security | by Pranav Vedma | Sep, 2024
This content introduces a comprehensive series titled “Securing the Pipeline: A Deep Dive into CI/CD Security,” aimed at exploring the security aspects of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in software development. It emphasizes the critical importance of securing CI/CD practices in today’s complex digital environment, where speed often compromises security. The series will address key topics such as integrating security early in the development process (Shift-Left Security), maintaining compliance, and gaining a competitive edge through secure development practices.
Key areas to be covered include:
1. Foundations of CI/CD.
2. Security in planning and coding.
3. Securing the build process.
4. Automated security testing.
5. Secure deployment strategies.
6. Monitoring and incident response.
7. Compliance and auditing.
The series targets developers, DevOps engineers, security professionals, and managers, offering practical insights, tools, best practices, and real-world examples to help secure CI/CD pipelines. It encourages fostering a culture of security within organizations and promises to transform CI/CD practices into secure, efficient systems. The series will begin with an article on the foundations of CI/CD.
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