{"id":228540,"date":"2023-07-12T11:13:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T11:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/?p=228540"},"modified":"2024-04-22T15:23:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:23:31","slug":"devsecops-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 DevSecOps Best Practices for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DevSecOps continues to be a hot topic in the technology industry. By embedding security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, organizations can create a culture that prioritizes security without slowing down development. Here are 15 best practices for implementing DevSecOps in 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#1_Shift_Left\" title=\"1. Shift Left\">1. Shift Left<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#2_Adopt_Automation\" title=\"2. Adopt Automation\">2. Adopt Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#3_Implement_Continuous_Testing\" title=\"3. Implement Continuous Testing\">3. Implement Continuous Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#4_Prioritize_Risk_Management\" title=\"4. Prioritize Risk Management\">4. Prioritize Risk Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#5_Integrate_Security_Tools\" title=\"5. Integrate Security Tools\">5. Integrate Security Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#6_Collaborate_Across_Teams\" title=\"6. Collaborate Across Teams\">6. Collaborate Across Teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#7_Implement_Secure_Coding_Standards\" title=\"7. Implement Secure Coding Standards\">7. Implement Secure Coding Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#8_Enforce_Access_Controls\" title=\"8. Enforce Access Controls\">8. Enforce Access Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#9_Monitor_for_Threats\" title=\"9. Monitor for Threats\">9. Monitor for Threats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#10_Provide_Security_Training\" title=\"10. Provide Security Training\">10. Provide Security Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#11_Embrace_Policy_as_Code\" title=\"11. Embrace Policy as Code\">11. Embrace Policy as Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#12_Utilize_Threat_Modeling\" title=\"12. Utilize Threat Modeling\u00a0\">12. Utilize Threat Modeling\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#13_Expand_Incident_Response_Capabilities\" title=\"13. Expand Incident Response Capabilities\u00a0\">13. Expand Incident Response Capabilities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#14_Leverage_Immutable_Infrastructure\" title=\"14. Leverage Immutable Infrastructure\">14. Leverage Immutable Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#15_Enhance_Security_Observability\" title=\"15. Enhance Security Observability\">15. Enhance Security Observability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Shift_Left\"><\/span><b>1. Shift Left<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key principles of DevSecOps is shifting security practices earlier in the development process. By identifying potential security risks at the design stage, developers can build secure code from the start, reducing the number of vulnerabilities that need to be addressed later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Adopt_Automation\"><\/span><b>2. Adopt Automation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation can accelerate security testing and help identify vulnerabilities before they become critical. By automating testing and deployment, organizations can enforce security policies and procedures early in the development process, reducing the risk of security incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Implement_Continuous_Testing\"><\/span><b>3. Implement Continuous Testing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous testing is a critical component of DevSecOps because it allows teams to identify vulnerabilities early in the development process. By continuously testing code, organizations can reduce the number of security issues that make it into production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Prioritize_Risk_Management\"><\/span><b>4. Prioritize Risk Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk management should be a top priority for DevSecOps teams. By identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities, organizations can implement controls to reduce the risk of security incidents and minimize the impact if a breach does occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Integrate_Security_Tools\"><\/span><b>5. Integrate Security Tools<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating security tools into the DevOps pipeline can help identify vulnerabilities early in the development process. By scanning code for potential risks and testing security controls, organizations can ensure that code is secure before it is deployed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Collaborate_Across_Teams\"><\/span><b>6. Collaborate Across Teams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration is essential for DevSecOps success. By breaking down silos and promoting communication between development, security, and operations teams, organizations can create a culture of shared responsibility for security.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-teams\/\">How to Implement Effective DevSecOps Teams<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Implement_Secure_Coding_Standards\"><\/span><b>7. Implement Secure Coding Standards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure coding standards are essential for building secure applications. By providing developers with best practices and guidelines, organizations can ensure that code is secure from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Enforce_Access_Controls\"><\/span><b>8. Enforce Access Controls<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access controls should be implemented throughout the development process. Organizations can reduce the risk of unauthorized access and protect sensitive information by controlling access to systems and data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Monitor_for_Threats\"><\/span><b>9. Monitor for Threats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous monitoring can help identify threats and vulnerabilities in real-time. By using tools to monitor system logs and network traffic, organizations can quickly identify and respond to security incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Provide_Security_Training\"><\/span><b>10. Provide Security Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing security training to developers and other team members is essential for creating a culture of security. By educating employees on common security risks and best practices, organizations can reduce the risk of security incidents caused by human error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Embrace_Policy_as_Code\"><\/span><strong>11.<\/strong> <b>Embrace Policy as Code<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing Policy as Code ensures that security policies are consistently enforced across all development stages. By defining security policies in code format, organizations can automatically apply and manage these standards throughout the CI\/CD pipeline, enhancing security compliance and reducing manual oversight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Utilize_Threat_Modeling\"><\/span><strong>12. Utilize Threat Modeling\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating threat modeling into the DevSecOps process helps teams proactively understand and mitigate potential security threats before they impact the system. This practice encourages a proactive security approach by identifying, predicting, and defining countermeasures to address potential threats related to system vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Expand_Incident_Response_Capabilities\"><\/span><strong>13. Expand Incident Response Capabilities\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening incident response strategies within DevSecOps frameworks is crucial. Teams should develop and test incident response plans that integrate seamlessly with development and operations workflows to ensure rapid and effective action in the event of a security breach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Leverage_Immutable_Infrastructure\"><\/span><b>14. Leverage Immutable Infrastructure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting immutable infrastructure where possible can significantly enhance security posture. By using pre-configured and unchangeable components, teams can minimize risks associated with unauthorized changes or configuration drift, leading to more predictable and secure deployments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Enhance_Security_Observability\"><\/span><strong>15. Enhance Security Observability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving observability in the DevSecOps cycle is vital for detecting and resolving security issues swiftly. This includes integrating advanced monitoring tools that provide deep visibility into application performance and security, enabling teams to detect anomalies and respond to threats in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Practical DevSecOps offers an excellent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/certified-devsecops-expert\/\">Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)\u00a0<\/a>course with hands-on training through browser-based labs, 24\/7 instructor support, and the best learning resources to upskill in DevSecOps skills.<\/p>\n<p>Start your team\u2019s journey mastering DevSecOps today with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/\">Practical DevSecOps<\/a>!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/why-devsecops-is-a-good-career-option\/\">Why DevSecOps is a Good Career Option<\/a>?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By implementing DevSecOps best practices, organizations can create a culture of security and prioritize security throughout the entire development process. With the right tools and processes in place, DevSecOps teams can build and deploy secure applications that meet the needs of the business while protecting sensitive information and reducing the risk of security incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DevSecOps continues to be a hot topic in the technology industry. By embedding security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, organizations can create a culture that prioritizes security without slowing down development. Here are 15 best practices for implementing DevSecOps in 2023: 1. 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