Security in CI/CD has been a hot topic in recent years as organizations increasingly understand its importance. Integrating it early in development helps identify vulnerabilities when they are cheaper and easier to fix, reducing the risk of flaws entering production.
But what should companies consider if they require a more advanced approach to CI/CD security than just using a basic vulnerability scanner? This article explains it, using the Invicti DAST platform, which combined Netsparker and Acunetix, as an example.
What effective security integration looks like in CI/CD
Automatic trigger-based scanning
With Invicti, security scans can be run automatically at defined stages. This ensures that security testing keeps pace with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) without disrupting developers.
Comprehensive Vulnerability Coverage
Most tools only find simple flaws, but there are “blind” vulnerabilities that cannot be detected by traditional methods. This is where Invicti’s out-of-band scanning technique comes in, allowing teams to find these issues and be confident that the maximum number of vulnerabilities are detected without leaving a false sense of security.
Evidence-Based Results
Unlike traditional tools, Invicti uses Proof-based scanning to confirm the existence of the most serious vulnerabilities, allowing security teams to focus on what matters, not on endless re-checks.
Seamless Integrations with CI/CD and Ticket Systems
Invicti connects directly to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and other leading CI/CD tools. It also integrates with ticketing systems such as Jira and Azure DevOps for automated issue tracking.
Asset Discovery
Invicti does not just test what it is told to. The platform also discovers hidden web resources and APIs, providing broader coverage across modern web ecosystems.
Impact of Advanced Security Approach in CI/CD
Moving from Manual Testing to Automation
Many organizations start their AppSec journey with manual or semi-automated testing processes that cannot keep up with rapid development. By implementing Invicti, teams can move to fully automated, integrated scanning in CI/CD workflows, increasing accuracy without slowing development.
Faster Remediation
Vulnerabilities can be fixed more cheaply and quickly if they are found during development. Confirmation of flaws in Invicti speeds up the process of processing results for subsequent remediation. And with retesting, teams can be sure that fixes actually work.
Return on Investment
With proven results, faster remediation, and low false positives rate, Invicti improves efficiency, reduces risk, and justifies AppSec investments. That is time saved on manual testing or unnecessary investigation of false positives, and time is money.
Compliance and Reporting
From PCI DSS to ISO 27001, Invicti’s reporting capabilities help organizations demonstrate compliance and create comprehensive reports for teams.
Conclusion
Advanced security integration into CI/CD requires more than just using any scanner, but the payoff is worth it and it is entirely achievable over time. The key is to continue moving toward effective and mature AppSec.
If you would like to try the Invicti platform for free, feel free to reach out to us using the contact method that works best for you.
