CI/CD Security Best Practices [Cheat Sheet]
After reading this cheat sheet, you'll be able to:
Spot the top 10 CI/CD security risks before attackers do, from weak flow controls to exposed secrets
Apply OWASP-backed best practices to harden your pipeline with steps you can put in place today
Reduce your CI/CD attack surface without slowing delivery by using secure, streamlined workflows
Pinpoint and fix misconfigurations with clear, actionable guidance
Key Takeaways
- OWASP Top 10 security risks made practical,with each risk explained through examples and proven mitigations
- Field-tested guidance,including how Wiz detects and addresses threats such as poisoned pipeline execution and dependency chain abuse
- Security without bottlenecks,so your builds remain fast, reliable, and secure
This cheat sheet is designed for:
Product security and DevSecOps engineers and architects securing pipelines from commit to deploy
AppSec teams already addressing risks in code and looking to enhance pipeline security
SecOps and IR teams investigating threats in CI/CD environments and tools
What's included?
A breakdown of the OWASP Top 10 CI/CD security risks
Step-by-step mitigations for each, from branch protection to ephemeral credentials
Examples of real-world breaches and how to avoid them
How Wiz detects and blocks misconfigurations, exposed secrets, untrusted third-party services, and supply chain attacks
Advanced defenses and controls to comply with OWASP’s recommendations
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