Secure CI/CD Pipelines - OWASP Top 10

1. Introduction

CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines are essential for modern software development practices. However, these pipelines can introduce significant security vulnerabilities if not properly configured and maintained. In this lesson, we will explore how to secure CI/CD pipelines in accordance with OWASP Top 10 guidelines.

2. Key Concepts

3. Secure Pipeline Steps

To create a secure CI/CD pipeline, follow these steps:

1. Establish a secure coding standard.
2. Automate security scanning tools such as SAST and DAST.
3. Implement role-based access controls.
4. Use secrets management tools.
5. Regularly audit and monitor the pipeline.

3.1 Example of a Security Scan in a CI/CD Pipeline

            # Example of a GitHub Actions Workflow for SAST
            name: CI

            on: [push]

            jobs:
              build:
                runs-on: ubuntu-latest

                steps:
                  - name: Checkout code
                    uses: actions/checkout@v2

                  - name: Run SAST
                    run: |
                      curl -sSfL https://get.sonarsource.com/sonar-scanner.sh | bash
                      sonar-scanner -Dsonar.projectKey=my_project -Dsonar.sources=.
            

4. Best Practices

• Keep dependencies up to date.
• Limit access to CI/CD tools based on the principle of least privilege.
• Enable logging and alerting for all CI/CD activities.
• Educate the team on secure coding practices.

5. FAQ