Tools needed to move from DevOps to DevSecOps

In today’s world, security is an essential aspect of software development. DevOps, with its focus on continuous integration and continuous delivery, has become a popular software development approach. However, security in the DevOps pipeline is often overlooked, leaving applications vulnerable to attacks. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate security tools into the DevOps pipeline to ensure secure software development. In this blog, we will discuss some security tools that can be used in the DevOps pipeline, along with examples of those tools.

2. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a security tool that analyzes running applications to detect vulnerabilities. DAST tools simulate real-world attacks by sending malicious inputs to the application to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities. Examples of DAST tools include:

• OWASP ZAP: It is an open-source DAST tool that identifies vulnerabilities in web applications. It can be used for penetration testing and identifies vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities.
• Netsparker: It is a DAST tool that can identify vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, and cloud services. It automatically identifies vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities.

3. Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) is a security tool that combines the benefits of SAST and DAST tools. IAST tools analyze the code while it is running to detect security vulnerabilities. IAST tools can detect vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities. Examples of IAST tools include:

• Contrast Security: It is an IAST tool that provides real-time vulnerability detection and security analysis. It can identify vulnerabilities in third-party libraries, web frameworks, and APIs.
• Veracode: It is an IAST tool that can identify vulnerabilities in the code while it is running. It can identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities.

4. Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability scanning is a security tool that identifies vulnerabilities in the operating system, network, and applications. Vulnerability scanning tools can be used in the DevOps pipeline to identify potential security risks before they can be exploited. Vulnerability scanning tools can detect vulnerabilities such as unpatched software, open ports, weak passwords, and other vulnerabilities. Examples of vulnerability scanning tools include:

• Nessus: It is a vulnerability scanning tool that can identify vulnerabilities in the operating system, network, and applications. It provides an analysis of potential vulnerabilities and their severity.
• OpenVAS: It is an open-source vulnerability scanning tool that can identify vulnerabilities in the network, operating system, and applications. It provides an analysis of potential vulnerabilities and their severity.

5. Container Security

Container security is a security tool that focuses on the security of the containers used in the DevOps pipeline. Containers are lightweight virtualization technologies that can be used to package an application and its dependencies. Container security tools can detect vulnerabilities in the containers, such as unpatched software, weak passwords, and other vulnerabilities.

6. Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security tool that ensures that only authorized users have access to the DevOps pipeline. IAM tools can provide authentication, authorization, and access control to ensure that only authorized users have access to the pipeline. IAM tools can be integrated into the DevOps pipeline to improve security.

• Configuration management tools: These tools help you automate and standardize the configuration of your servers, containers, and cloud services. They can also help you enforce security policies and compliance requirements across your environment. Some examples of configuration management tools are Ansible, Chef, and Terraform.
• Monitoring tools: These tools help you collect and analyze data from your applications and infrastructure. They can also help you detect anomalies, performance issues, and security incidents. Some examples of monitoring tools are Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
• Incident response tools: These tools help you respond to security incidents quickly and effectively. They can also help you investigate the root cause, contain the impact, and recover from the breach. Some examples of incident response tools are PagerDuty, TheHive, and MISP.

In conclusion, security is an essential aspect of the DevOps pipeline, and there are several security tools available to improve the security of the pipeline. These tools can help to identify potential security risks, detect vulnerabilities, and ensure that only authorized users have access to the pipeline. By integrating these security tools into the DevOps pipeline, organizations can improve the security of their software development process and protect against potential security threats.