The growing reliance on DevOps workflows and the constantly evolving threat landscape highlight the impending need for security in software development. DevOps and SRE engineers who traditionally were responsible for performance and uptime, now are also responsible for the security posture of their applications—either by themselves or in collaboration with a security team.
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
ASPM is proving to be the go-to approach for engineering teams looking to integrate security measures within their software development processes from the getgo. ASPM comprises of:
- Identifying vulnerabilities and managing risks
- Having real-time visibility into security posture
- Maintaining compliance with policy regulations
ASPM is not merely about employing tools like Snyk or Black Duck for point-in-time scanning but rather a consolidated effort to improve the security posture of the application across its lifecycle. This not only improves overall security, but also of its individual microservices.
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Benefits of ASPM adoption
- Smooth Security Operations: Achieving DevSecOps with the help of a mature ASPM program offers a framework for operational transparency without burdening developers.
- Security Posture Visibility: The visibility provided by ASPM tools and processes not only ensure compliance with standards/regulations, but also improves customer trust.
- Shift-Left Security Testing: ASPM ensures early detection of security vulnerabilities, allowing for timely remediation and avoiding last-minute deployment surprises.
- Faster Time-to-Market: Automating security workflows for detection and remediation reduces delays arising due to security risks, ensuring timely releases/deployments.
Role of ASPM in Software Development
As for DevOps and SRE engineers that are tasked with additional security responsibilities, understanding and implementing ASPM is the easiest and most effective approach to a healthy security posture. ASPM strategies help developers and Dev teams ensure security and maintain compliance, thereby avoiding pitfalls that lead to security breaches and loss of customer trust.
Here’s a video to help you get acquainted with Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). It is tailor-made for leaders and senior engineers in DevOps and Security teams responsible for bolstering security measures without compromising on efficiency.
About OpsMx
OpsMx is a leading innovator and thought leader in the Secure Continuous Delivery space. Leading technology companies such as Google, Cisco, Western Union, among others rely on OpsMx to ship better software faster.
OpsMx Secure CD is the industry’s first CI/CD solution designed for software supply chain security. With built-in compliance controls, automated security assessment, and policy enforcement, OpsMx Secure CD can help you deliver software quickly without sacrificing security.
OpsMx Deploy Shield adds DevSecOps capabilities to enterprise deployments by providing Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), unified visibility, compliance automation, and security policy enforcement to your existing application lifecycle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Application Security Posture Management
1. What is Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)?
ASPM is an integrated and comprehensive approach to improving an organization’s security posture. It involves gaining posture visibility from across the SDLC, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities, prioritizing security risks, and staying compliant with industry policies.
2. How does ASPM enhance application security in DevOps environments?
An ASPM program provides comprehensive visibility into the security posture of an application, helps identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities in realtime, offers the necessary context for risk-based prioritization, and ensures compliance with industry best practices. These features enhance the security of an application in DevOps environments.
3. What are the benefits of integrating ASPM with CI/CD pipelines?
Following are the benefits of integrating Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) in CI/CD Pipelines:
- Improved visibility into application security posture
- Realtime threat identification and proactive risk mitigation
- Ability to enforce Policies and Compliance
- Proactive Application security testing
4. How does ASPM improve compliance management and risk assessment?
By providing continuous visibility into security posture and continuous monitoring of compliance statuses, ASPM provides real time insights into security risks and its impact on compliance posture.
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