CI/CD security best practices for protecting software delivery pipelines in enterprise and regulated environments. This category covers CI/CD pipeline security, secrets management, artifact integrity, access control, and risk mitigation across the continuous integration and continuous delivery lifecycle.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is a foundational control in modern DevSecOps programs. In regulated and enterprise environments, selecting a suitable SAST tool is not a tooling decision, but an architectural and governance decision. A SAST tool directly influences: This article outlines how to select a SAST tool that actually works in enterprise CI/CD pipelines, … Read more
CI/CD pipelines are increasingly in scope during security and regulatory audits. While many organizations focus on policies and tooling descriptions, auditors assess CI/CD pipelines very differently in practice. This guide explains how auditors really approach CI/CD reviews, what they look for first, how they test controls, and why many organizations fail audits despite having “secure” … Read more
What to Show, Where to Find It, and Why It Matters This evidence pack lists the technical and operational artifacts that financial institutions should present to demonstrate compliance with DORA Article 21.It focuses on CI/CD pipelines as regulated ICT systems and emphasizes reproducible, audit-ready evidence. How to Use This Evidence Pack Article 21(1) — ICT … Read more
This checklist is designed to assess compliance with DORA Article 21 requirements through CI/CD pipeline controls and supporting ICT processes.It supports internal audits, supervisory reviews, and regulatory assessments. Article 21(1) — ICT Risk Management Framework Control Check Yes No CI/CD pipelines are included in the ICT risk management scope ⬜ ⬜ ICT risks related to … Read more
This table maps DORA Article 21 ICT risk management requirements to concrete CI/CD pipeline security controls.It supports regulatory interpretation, audit preparation, and technical implementation reviews. Article 21(1) — ICT Risk Management Framework DORA Requirement CI/CD Control Evidence Generated Identify and assess ICT risks Automated security testing (SAST, SCA, DAST) Scan reports, pipeline logs Prevent and … Read more
Article 21 of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) defines the core ICT risk management requirements applicable to financial entities operating within the European Union. Unlike high-level governance obligations, Article 21 focuses on concrete technical and organizational controls that must be implemented, monitored, and evidenced continuously. This article provides a deep technical analysis of Article … Read more
Selecting Dynamic Application Security Testing for Regulated Environments Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) plays a critical role in securing enterprise applications by identifying vulnerabilities in running systems. Unlike SAST, which analyzes source code, DAST evaluates applications from the outside, simulating real-world attacks against deployed environments. In regulated and enterprise contexts, selecting a DAST tool is … Read more
This compliance-oriented audit table maps CI/CD security controls to common regulatory and assurance frameworks.It is intended to support internal audits, external assessments, and regulatory readiness in enterprise environments. 🔐 Identity & Access Management (IAM) Control ISO 27001 SOC 2 DORA Yes No Least privilege enforced for CI/CD service accounts A.8.2 / A.5.15 CC6.1 ICT Risk … Read more
This audit table maps CI/CD security controls to NIS2 Directive requirements and PCI DSS controls.It supports risk management, supply chain security, and audit readiness for critical and payment-related systems. 🔐 Identity & Access Management (IAM) Control NIS2 PCI DSS Yes No Least privilege enforced for CI/CD service accounts Art. 21(2)(b) Req. 7.2 ⬜ ⬜ Separation … Read more
CI/CD pipelines have become critical infrastructure components in modern enterprise software delivery. They automate code integration, testing, packaging, and deployment, significantly accelerating delivery cycles. However, when not properly secured, CI/CD pipelines introduce high-impact security risks that directly affect software integrity, availability, and regulatory compliance. In enterprise and regulated environments, CI/CD security risks go beyond technical … Read more
