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The impact of DevSecOps on Cloud Security and Penetration Testing

icon Posted by: Praveen Joshi
icon February 17, 2023

In Brief

About DevSecOps

DevSecOps is a high-utility development approach that emphasizes integrating security practices throughout the entire development process. The key focus of this methodology is to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities while developing software systems. Testing is incorporated at every stage of development to ensure zero functionality and security issues. Most organizations utilize DevSecOps to build and deploy software systems that give them a high level of confidence in their security posture. Moreover, introducing security at every level gives you the assurance of producing a more secure software product. This helps to decrease the likelihood of vulnerabilities setting in. Even if they do they are identified and eliminated quite early in the development lifecycle. DevSecOps has a great impact on practices like cloud security and penetration testing as well. We will look into that deeply in the further sections.

90%

of software development projects are leveraging DevSecOps methodology to minimize security risk within their software products.

50%

of all products developed without using DevSecOps are always susceptible to security risks.

45%

of organizations that have full security integration, can address any vulnerability within just one day.

30.76%

is the estimated CAGR of DevSecOps market between 2022 and 2030.

The Impact of DevSecOps on Cloud Security

Earlier, practices like cloud pentesting and vulnerability assessments used to be the primary way to approach cloud security.  Now the inclusion of DevSecOps in the cloud security domain has made it a lot easier to ensure that the cloud environment is safe. It has made a significant impact on cloud security. This impact can be seen in the following:

  • Shift-left Security: DevSecOps enables developers to build security functions right within their codes. This minimizes the gap between security practices and the software development process. So, the likelihood of vulnerabilities and security loopholes left in the final product is minimal.
  • Continuous Security Testing: Security is no longer an additional process after the development cycle. DevSecOps integrates security right within the development process and makes it a part of the continuity. It enables the security teams to identify vulnerabilities at earlier stages and address them before anything major happens.

  • Faster Incident Response: To be practical, cyber incidents are inevitable no matter how strong a security you put in place. So, it is important that you have an efficient incident response plan. DevSecOps come in handy here. It enables organizations to respond quickly and efficiently to breaches and attacks. When security is integrated into the development process, it is easier to reach the root cause of the issue and eliminate it.
  • Improved Compliance: Every organization needs to fulfill the regulatory requirements set by compliance authorities. It becomes more significant for companies that handle sensitive client data. DevSecOps assists organizations to comply with compulsory regulations.
  • Enhanced Visibility: DevSecOps substantially amplifies visibility into the security posture of the software systems. It allows you to gain real-time insights into your security posture. Plus, it also helps you to identify potential vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions to mitigate them before they turn into major issues.

Apart from assisting with cloud pentesting and other key cloud security practices, DevSecOps also has a great impact on penetration testing. Let us have a look at it…

The Impact of DevSecOps on Penetration Testing

One of the significant impacts of DevSecOps on penetration testing is that it enables organizations to identify vulnerabilities more quickly and efficiently. Whether it is api penetration testing, cloud pen testing, or network penetration testing, it applies to all.

In traditional software development, penetration testing is often conducted as a separate, post-development activity. However, with DevSecOps, security testing is integrated throughout the development process. This means that penetration testing can be conducted more frequently. This enables organizations to identify vulnerabilities earlier in the development cycle.

Furthermore, the automation of many security processes in DevSecOps enables penetration testing to be conducted more efficiently. DevSecOps tools and technologies allow organizations to automate many of the repetitive and time-consuming tasks involved in security testing. This automation enables penetration testers to focus on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities rather than spending time on manual tasks.

Overall, DevSecOps has a significant impact on penetration testing. By integrating security testing into the development process and automating many of the associated tasks, organizations can identify vulnerabilities more quickly and efficiently. This, in turn, enables them to address these vulnerabilities and improve the overall security posture of their software systems.

Before You Go!

  • By summarizing all the information, we got through this blog, we can conclude that DevSecOps has significantly changed the face of Cloud Security and Penetration Testing.
  • All you need to do is book a cyber security consultation with an expert, and avail of all these benefits for your organization today!

Tags

  • Cloud Pentesting
  • Cloud Security
  • DevSecOps
  • devsecops solutions
  • Penetration Testing

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