Security Challenges in Continuous Software Delivery

Romm Nikita

Citation: Romm Nikita, "Security Challenges in Continuous Software Delivery", Universal Library of Engineering Technology, Volume 02, Issue 02.

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

This article examines the challenges of structuring security within continuous software delivery processes, highlighting the critical role of comprehensive security approaches. The relevance of this topic is driven by the widespread adoption of DevOps cultures and rapid expansion of CI/CD practices. The research contributes novelty through its systematic analysis of risks, focusing specifically on pipeline-targeted attacks and the theft of sensitive credentials. The paper details vulnerability detection mechanisms at each stage of the development lifecycle, explores tools for rapid threat response, and presents strategies for integrating security checks without compromising release velocity. Particular attention is given to the implementation of DevSecOps approaches and cultural factors influencing teams’ perceptions of security procedures. The objective is to formulate comprehensive guidelines that maintain pipeline efficiency under stringent security controls. To achieve this, static code analysis, dynamic testing, and dependency monitoring techniques were employed. Studies were reviewed to reflect best practices in organizing secure pipelines, supplemented by theoretical sources and contemporary examples from the DevOps community. The conclusion outlines the practical value of the developed strategies. This article will benefit information security professionals, developers, and managers engaged in continuous methodologies.


Keywords: Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Software Security, Pipeline Protection, Automated Testing, Vulnerability Monitoring, Secret Management, DevOps Culture, Container Technologies.

Download doi https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulete.2025.0202001