DevSecOps School

Introduction & Overview Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a critical practice in modern software development, particularly within the DevSecOps framework, where security is seamlessly integrated into the development and operations lifecycle. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of DAST, its role in DevSecOps, and practical guidance for implementation. Designed for developers, security professionals, and … Read more

Introduction & Overview Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is a critical practice in modern software development, particularly within the DevSecOps framework, which integrates security into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of SAST, its role in DevSecOps, and practical guidance for implementation. Designed for developers, security engineers, … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview What is AWS IAM? AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a secure and flexible way to manage access to AWS services and resources. IAM enables you to: Background Why IAM is Crucial in DevSecOps In DevSecOps, security is embedded into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline. IAM plays a central … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview In the DevSecOps era, where security is embedded across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), secret management becomes critical. Secrets such as API tokens, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys need to be securely stored, rotated, and accessed—Vault by HashiCorp is a tool specifically designed for this purpose. What is Vault (HashiCorp)? HashiCorp … Read more

Introduction & Overview As software development accelerates with DevOps, the need to build security into the pipeline has birthed DevSecOps—a methodology integrating security across development and operations. A crucial pillar of this is Secrets Management. Secrets like API keys, tokens, SSH keys, certificates, and passwords are essential to application functionality—but mishandling them can lead to … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview As organizations increasingly embrace DevSecOps to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle, identity and access management (IAM) becomes a foundational concern. Among IAM strategies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) stands out as a critical control that significantly enhances security. This tutorial explores MFA in detail, with a special focus on its role … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a cornerstone of secure software development and operations. In DevSecOps, where security is embedded across the entire DevOps lifecycle, IAM ensures that only the right entities (people, systems, services) access the right resources at the right times. This tutorial provides a deep dive into IAM … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview Modern software development practices demand a robust and flexible access control model. As organizations scale and adopt DevSecOps, security must be baked into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle. Traditional Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) often proves insufficient for today’s dynamic environments. Enter ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control)—a model offering granular, context-aware … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview What is RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)? RBAC, or Role-Based Access Control, is a security model used to restrict access to systems and data based on users’ roles within an organization. Instead of assigning permissions to individuals directly, permissions are associated with roles, and users are assigned roles—enabling centralized, scalable, and auditable … Read more

1. Introduction & Overview What is SSO (Single Sign-On)? Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to securely log in to multiple applications and systems with a single set of credentials. Instead of remembering separate usernames and passwords for each system, users authenticate once and gain access to all interconnected systems. Brief … Read more