Introduction & Overview Image scanning is a cornerstone of DevSecOps, ensuring that container images used in software development and deployment are secure, compliant, and free from vulnerabilities. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of image scanning, its role in the DevSecOps lifecycle, and practical guidance for implementation. Designed for developers, security engineers, and DevOps professionals, … Read more
Introduction & Overview Container hardening is a critical security practice in modern software development, particularly within the DevSecOps framework, where security is integrated into every phase of the development lifecycle. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to container hardening, exploring its principles, implementation, and real-world applications. Designed for developers, security engineers, and DevOps professionals, it … Read more
Introduction & Overview What are Admission Controllers? Admission Controllers are Kubernetes plugins that intercept and process requests to the Kubernetes API server before objects (e.g., pods, deployments) are persisted. They enforce policies, validate configurations, or mutate resources to ensure compliance with organizational standards. History or Background Introduced in Kubernetes 1.0 (2015), Admission Controllers have evolved … Read more
Introduction & Overview What is Kyverno? Kyverno, derived from the Greek word for “govern,” is an open-source policy engine designed specifically for Kubernetes. It enables platform engineers and DevSecOps practitioners to define, enforce, and validate policies as Kubernetes-native resources using YAML. Unlike general-purpose policy engines, Kyverno leverages Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to manage policies … Read more
Introduction & Overview What is OPA (Open Policy Agent)? Open Policy Agent (OPA) is an open-source, general-purpose policy engine that enables unified, context-aware policy enforcement across the software stack. It allows organizations to define and enforce policies as code, ensuring compliance, security, and operational consistency in modern cloud-native environments. History or Background OPA was created … Read more
Introduction & Overview Pod Security Policies (PSP) are a critical Kubernetes feature for enforcing security constraints on pods, aligning seamlessly with DevSecOps principles of integrating security into development and operations. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of PSP, covering its concepts, setup, real-world applications, and best practices, tailored for DevSecOps practitioners. What is Pod Security … Read more
Introduction & Overview Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a critical security mechanism for managing access to resources in Kubernetes clusters. In the DevSecOps paradigm, where security is integrated into every phase of the development lifecycle, RBAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant operations. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of … Read more
Introduction & Overview Docker is a cornerstone technology in modern software development, particularly in DevSecOps, where it facilitates rapid, secure, and consistent application deployment. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of Docker, its architecture, integration into DevSecOps workflows, and practical applications. By the end, you’ll understand Docker’s core concepts, how to set it up, and … Read more
Introduction & Overview AWS Config is a powerful service for managing and auditing cloud resource configurations, playing a pivotal role in DevSecOps by ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency. This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of AWS Config, tailored for DevSecOps practitioners. It covers core concepts, setup, real-world use cases, benefits, limitations, best practices, and … Read more
Introduction & Overview What is CloudTrail? AWS CloudTrail is a service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that records and logs all API calls and activities within an AWS account. It captures detailed information about actions taken by users, roles, or AWS services through the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, SDKs, or APIs. These logs … Read more