Infrastructure as Code

DevSecOps, a portmanteau of Development, Security, and Operations, is a philosophy that integrates security practices within the DevOps process. It aims to embed security in every part of the development process. DevSecOps involves continuous integration, continuous deployment, IaC, PaC, security tools, and detection of security misconfigurations.

Here’s a diagram that illustrates the concept of DevSecOps:

Figure 8.1 – DevSecOps components tree

In traditional development models, security was often an afterthought, typically addressed at the end of the development cycle. This approach often led to vulnerabilities being discovered late in the process, making them costly and time-consuming to fix. DevSecOps addresses this issue by integrating security practices right from the initial stages of the development cycle. This shift-left approach to security ensures that vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated early...