Application Security Tooling in DevOps Pipeline

This guide focuses on the integration of application security tooling within the DevOps pipeline, emphasizing the automation of security best practices. It outlines five critical phases: Code and Pre-Build, Build, Post-Build, Publish, and Pipeline Audit. Each phase includes specific security actions, such as code signing, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation, and vulnerability management. The document details the importance of implementing open-source security tools to enhance the security posture of the application life cycle while minimizing investment. It also discusses the necessity of auditing the CI/CD pipeline to ensure its integrity and security. Furthermore, the guide highlights the transition to event-based CI/CD pipelines as a means to streamline security updates and improve overall management of the application life cycle. The authors encourage leveraging open-source solutions to build essential security automation into the DevOps process effectively.