CI/CD Maturity Audit
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A CI/CD audit focusing on the security of the development process and pipelines to ensure that the development and deployment practices are secure, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
Testing involves a comprehensive evaluation to ensure that the development and deployment practices are secure, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
A CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) audit focusing on the security of the development process and pipelines. We evaluate:
- DevSecOps maturity (against OWASP)
- DevOps maturity (using DORA metrics)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- QA testing maturity
The audit typically encompasses:
Security of Development Process and Pipelines:
- Assessing security measures integrated into the CI/CD pipelines.
- Evaluating the use of automated security testing tools like SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing).
- Reviewing code repository management and access controls.
DevSecOps Maturity Assessment:
- Examining the integration of security practices within DevOps workflows.
- Assessing the automation of security checks and compliance scanning.
- Evaluating incident response and security monitoring practices in the DevOps cycle.
- Compare current maturity against the OWASP DevSecOps maturity model.
- Review the approach and processes around finding management.
DevOps Maturity:
- Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the development and deployment processes.
- Evaluating team culture, toolchain effectiveness, and process automation.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Review:
- Assessing the use of IaC for provisioning and managing infrastructure.
- Reviewing the security and compliance of IaC scripts and templates.
- Evaluating version control, change management, and audit trails for IaC.
QA Testing Maturity:
- Evaluating the maturity of QA testing processes and their integration into CI/CD.
- Assessing the use of automated testing tools and frameworks.
Pipeline Configuration and Management:
- Reviewing the configuration of build and deployment pipelines.
- Assessing the segregation of duties and access control within the pipeline.
- Evaluating the management of build artifacts and dependency management.
- Evaluating version control, change management, and audit trails for pipeline configuration changes.
Compliance with Best Practices and Standards:
- Checking adherence to industry standards and best practices for CI/CD.
- Reviewing documentation and practices for alignment with regulatory requirements.
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