Capability Build & Validation: DevSecOps Security Integration

Security testing and SSDLC controls embedded into CI/CD workflows

01

Definition of how security is embedded into SSDLC, development, and delivery

CI/CD pipelines, repositories, and build processes
Application components, dependencies, and artifacts
Developer workflows and release gates
Security control points across the software development lifecycle
Integration with existing tooling and environments

02

Embedding security controls directly into delivery pipelines

Integration of automated security testing (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, IaC scanning)
Definition of pipeline gates and policy enforcement (build fail conditions, approvals)
Secrets management and secure configuration handling
Feedback loops to developers (actionable findings within workflows)
Visibility through dashboards and reporting

03

Verification that security controls operate effectively within delivery flow

Testing detection of known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Validation of pipeline enforcement (fail/allow logic)
Review of false positive handling and developer usability
Simulation of insecure changes to confirm control effectiveness
Continuous tuning to balance security and delivery speed

04

Supports alignment with

NIST SSDF (secure software development practices)
ISO/IEC 27001 (secure development and change management)
CIS Controls (application security and configuration management)
OWASP SAMM/ASVS (application security maturity and verification)
DORA and NIS2 regulatory expectations for secure software delivery