DevSecOps-Driven Security Framework for CI/CD Pipeline Risk Mitigation

Arpit Mishra ()

International Journal of Computing and Engineering, 2025, vol. 7, issue 18, 12 - 23

Abstract: Modern software development organizations face escalating security challenges within their Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline infrastructure, necessitating robust DevSecOps methodologies to counter sophisticated vulnerabilities. Contemporary DevSecOps frameworks establish security controls at every stage of the pipeline lifecycle, systematically addressing threats that pose risks to software delivery operations and organizational assets. By implementing structured security integration strategies, organizations achieve both velocity and protection without sacrificing either priority. The zero-trust frameworks analyzed within this context demonstrate significant efficacy when applied to pipeline components, establishing verification checkpoints at critical junctures. Policy-as-code solutions further automate compliance verification, ensuring that security requirements remain enforceable across evolving infrastructure configurations. Security benchmarking results demonstrate substantial improvements in vulnerability detection timeliness, threat containment capabilities, and overall defensive posture when the prescribed controls operate cohesively. The framework establishes governance structures, validation mechanisms, and monitoring protocols that function effectively within rapid deployment cycles while maintaining appropriate security guardrails. Through systematic implementation of these integrated security practices, development teams and security professionals collaborate effectively to create resilient CI/CD environments capable of withstanding evolving threats while preserving deployment velocity.

Keywords: DevSecOps; CI/CD Pipeline Security; Zero-Trust Framework; Container Security; Security Automation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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