DevSecOps integrates security into the software development lifecycle, emphasizing secure coding from the outset and the continuous improvement of security practices. It differentiates itself from DevOps by prioritizing security in addition to automation and efficiency, utilizing vulnerability and compliance scanning to address potential risks and regulatory requirements. The document details various scanning methods including vulnerability, compliance, and misconfiguration scanning to enhance software security and stability.

1. Scanning in DevSecOps:
A Detailed Guide
DevSecOps is a way of approaching software development that puts security and stability at the
top of the priority list. It's about ensuring that your code is secure from the start and then
continuously improving it over time to ensure it stays secure.
DevSecOps represents a set of practices that aims to automate software development's
security process, including creating automated tools for testing and scanning applications.
How is DevSecOps Different from DevOps?
DevSecOps is a way of working that uses DevOps principles and practices to secure software.
It's about creating an environment for developers and security professionals to work together to
create secure products.
DevOps is a set of practices focusing on automating processes, creating repeatable workflows,
aligning development teams with business needs, and increasing efficiency through automation
and software release management tools.
DevSecOps takes these concepts further by focusing on security as well.

2. ● DevOps was originally intended to make the process of building software more efficient.
DevSecOps is focused on making it safer as well.
● In addition to building and maintaining the code, DevSecOps also ensures that all
relevant security integrations are implemented in the early stages of development.
Types of Security Scanning in DevSecOps Software
Development
Vulnerability
Vulnerability scanning in DevSecOps is a process that checks the software for potential
vulnerabilities. This is done by scanning the code for things like buffer overflows, directory
traversal attacks, SQL injection attacks, and more.
It's important to know that vulnerability scanning isn't just about finding security bugs but also
finding performance and usability issues in your applications.
Vulnerability scanning helps companies make sure that their software is secure and stable. It
can also help them determine how long it will take for their products to be deployed in
production environments.
Additionally, with vulnerability scanning on your application, you'll get a report that shows exactly
what issues were found and how they were fixed.
This provides valuable insight into what kinds of problems your code has so that you can
address them before they become serious issues.
Compliance Scanning
Compliance scanning is a process that helps to ensure that your software complies with
applicable regulations, standards, and rules of conduct. Compliance scanning involves testing
your software to ensure it meets all requirements.
DevSecOps software development can help you to achieve compliance scanning by
implementing security at early stages and using tools to build and run automated tests on their
code as part of the development lifecycle.
These tests will help you test your code using automated tools such as Selenium or Appium,
speeding up the development process and reducing errors caused by human intervention or
incorrectly implemented features.

3. Ensure using the correct software release management tools to comply with security
regulations.
A few examples of compliance standards include:
CIS (Center for Internet Security)
The Center for Internet Security helps businesses and organizations navigate the ever-changing
landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities and respond more effectively when they do
encounter an issue.
The Center has created a comprehensive framework that helps businesses assess their risks
and opportunities in terms of digital security. It also guides how to create a comprehensive cyber
defence strategy.
Also read: Test Management Tools: What to Look for?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA is a set of standards that govern how healthcare information can be shared and
protected.
The law also states that all covered entities must establish administrative, technical, and
physical standards to safeguard electronically protected health information (ePHI) from
unauthorized access by external parties. These safeguards may include encryption
technologies such as SSL/TLS.
PCI DSS (The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
PCI DSS represents a regulatory standard that covers payment card security. It is intended to
help protect businesses from credit card fraud and other types of identity theft.
PCI DSS compliance involves assessing the security of your company's network, ensuring that
your staff is trained on identifying and responding to potential threats, and monitoring for any
signs of fraud or misuse.
Misconfiguration scanning
Misconfiguration scanning is a software development technique that detects and reports
configuration errors. It's used to help developers identify and fix problems with software before
applications are deployed to production.

4. DevSecOps has made misconfiguration scanning a key component of DevOps. With the
increased use of Continuous Integration (CI), DevSecOps teams need to ensure that their
software is configured as intended to provide users with the most reliable experience possible.
Final Word
Security is a pivotal part of the software product. Half-baked security infrastructures that lead to
financial and reputational loss. Start migrating to the DevSecOps approach to strengthen
product security.
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