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ASPM Overview

What is ASPM?

Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) is a framework designed to help organizations identify and address security vulnerabilities in their applications throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). By providing real-time visibility into vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, ASPM ensures a secure and reliable software development process.

ASPM seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines, enabling the detection of vulnerabilities during the development and staging phases. This proactive approach prevents vulnerabilities from progressing to production, significantly reducing security risks and enhancing application reliability.

How ASPM Works?

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ASPM leverages a range of security tools, such as:

  • SAST (Static Application Security Testing)

  • DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)

  • SCA (Software Composition Analysis)

  • IaC (Infrastructure as Code) scanning

  • Secret scanning tools

These tools are integrated at various stages of the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring comprehensive security coverage. The diagram above illustrates how ASPM aligns with the different phases of CI/CD to deliver continuous application security.

For more details on incorporating security into the DevOps lifecycle, visit the DevSecOps page.

Integrating AccuKnox ASPM

AccuKnox ASPM supports integration with popular CI/CD platforms, such as:

  • Azure DevOps

  • GitHub Actions

  • GitLab CI/CD

  • And many others.

AccuKnox offers plugins for various CI/CD platforms, which can be found in the CI/CD support matrix page. To integrate AccuKnox ASPM with your specific CI/CD platform, refer to the CI/CD Integrations page for step-by-step guidance.

By integrating AccuKnox ASPM, organizations can ensure their CI/CD pipelines are fortified with cutting-edge application security tools, reducing vulnerabilities and improving overall software quality.