Auditing and Assessment of Design Patterns

CI/CD design patterns need to be ready for audits and controls to mitigate the risks of rapid integration of new technology. Additionally, Audits help override ambiguity and confusion. In this chapter, we will discuss the need to ensure proper monitoring, what should be implemented, and how to build measurements and controls into the process.

We will discuss the importance of audits and assessments for the CI/CD workflow. With CI/CD, auditing and assessments have evolved significantly. Understanding the various tools and techniques available today for auditing is also critical for using them. Gathering evidence, observing the system, embedding controls, and even documentation are integral parts of the audits. This chapter provides an in-depth understanding of the auditing process and the importance of assessments.

We will cover the following topics in this chapter:

• Overview – taxonomy of assessment and audits
• Conducting...