# Overview of DevSecOps Pipelines DevSecOps, short for Development, Security, and Operations, is a philosophy that integrates security practices within the DevOps process. DevSecOps pipelines are designed to automate and embed security at every phase of the software development lifecycle. The key stages: 1. **Planning and Analysis** - Identify security requirements and constraints. - Perform threat modeling to understand potential risks. - Define security policies and standards. 2. **Development and Coding** - Implement secure coding practices. - Use pre-approved security libraries and components. - Conduct regular code reviews with a focus on security. 3. **Continuous Integration (CI)** - Automate code scanning for vulnerabilities using Static Application Security Testing (SAST). - Run unit tests to ensure code quality. - Build artifacts securely and store them in a secure repository. 4. **Continuous Deployment (CD)** - Deploy code to staging or production environments using automated pipelines. - Utilize Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to test running applications. - Ensure secure configuration management. 5. **Monitoring and Operations** - Monitor applications and infrastructure for security incidents. - Implement automated incident response. - Regularly update and patch systems. 6. **Feedback and Improvement** - Collect feedback on security performance. - Continuously improve security practices and tools. - Foster a culture of security awareness and collaboration. The DevSecOps pipeline emphasizes collaboration between development, security, and operations teams, ensuring that security is not a bottleneck but an enabler of faster and more reliable software delivery. 