Continuous monitoring and improvement

Incorporating continuous monitoring involves leveraging automated tools and techniques to monitor and track the security posture of an organization’s software applications and infrastructure continuously.

One of the key components of continuous monitoring is vulnerability scanning. This involves the use of tools such as static and dynamic analysis to identify potential security vulnerabilities in software code and infrastructure. These scans should be integrated into the DevOps pipeline, allowing for quick identification and remediation of any security issues.

In addition to vulnerability scanning, continuous monitoring also involves collecting and analyzing security-related data from various sources, such as logs, metrics, and alerts. This data can then be analyzed to identify potential security issues and track the effectiveness of existing security controls.

The first step is for organizations to establish a baseline for their...