Implementing DevSecOps with Docker and Kubernetes
Implementing DevSecOps with Docker and Kubernetes

Author: José Manuel Ortega Candel

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2022-02-19

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9355511183

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Building and securely deploying container-based applications with Docker and Kubernetes using open source tools. KEY FEATURES ● Real-world examples of vulnerability analysis in Docker containers. ● Includes recommended practices for Kubernetes and Docker with real execution of commands. ● Includes essential monitoring tools for Docker containers and Kubernetes configuration. DESCRIPTION This book discusses many strategies that can be used by developers to improve their DevSecOps and container security skills. It is intended for those who are active in software development. After reading this book, readers will discover how Docker and Kubernetes work from a security perspective. The book begins with a discussion of the DevSecOps tools ecosystem, the primary container platforms and orchestration tools that you can use to manage the lifespan and security of your apps. Among other things, this book discusses best practices for constructing Docker images, discovering vulnerabilities, and better security. The book addresses how to examine container secrets and networking. Backed with examples, the book demonstrates how to manage and monitor container-based systems, including monitoring and administration in Docker. In the final section, the book explains Kubernetes' architecture and the critical security threats inherent in its components. Towards the end, it demonstrates how to utilize Prometheus and Grafana to oversee observability and monitoring in Kubernetes management. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Familiarize yourself with Docker as a platform for container deployment. ● Learn how Docker can control the security of images and containers. ● Discover how to safeguard and monitor your Docker environment for vulnerabilities. ● Explore the Kubernetes architecture and best practices for securing your Kubernetes environment. ● Learn and explore tools for monitoring and administering Docker containers. ● Learn and explore tools for observing and monitoring Kubernetes environments. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for DevOps teams, cloud engineers, and cloud developers who wish to obtain practical knowledge of DevSecOps, containerization, and orchestration systems like Docker and Kubernetes. Knowing the fundamentals of Docker and Kubernetes would be beneficial but not required. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started with DevSecOps 2. Container Platforms 3. Managing Containers and Docker Images 4. Getting Started with Docker Security 5. Docker Host Security 6. Docker Images Security 7. Auditing and Analyzing Vulnerabilities in Docker Containers 8. Managing Docker Secrets and Networking 9. Docker Container Monitoring 10. Docker Container Administration 11. Kubernetes Architecture 12. Kubernetes Security 13. Auditing and Analyzing Vulnerabilities in Kubernetes 14. Observability and Monitoring in Kubernetes

Security for Containers and Kubernetes
Security for Containers and Kubernetes

Author: Luigi Aversa

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2023-05-31

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 9355518439

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A practical guide to hardening containers and securing Kubernetes deployments KEY FEATURES ● Learn how to develop a comprehensive security strategy for container platforms. ● Deep dive into best practices for application security in container environments. ● Design a logical framework for security hardening and orchestration in Kubernetes clusters. DESCRIPTION Security for Containers and Kubernetes provides you with a framework to follow numerous hands-on strategies for measuring, analyzing, and preventing threats and vulnerabilities in continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, pods, containers, and Kubernetes clusters. The book brings together various solutions that can empower agile teams to proactively monitor, safeguard, and counteract attacks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations across the entire DevOps process. These solutions encompass critical tasks such as reviewing and protecting pods, container clusters, container runtime, authorization policies, addressing container security issues, ensuring secure deployment and migration, and fortifying continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows. Furthermore, the book helps you in developing a robust container security strategy and provides guidance on conducting Kubernetes environment testing. It concludes by covering the advantages of service mesh, DevSecOps methodologies, and expert advice for mitigating misconfiguration during the implementation of containerization and Kubernetes. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge and expertise to strengthen the overall security of your container-based applications. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand the risks concerning the container and orchestrator infrastructure. ● Learn how to secure the container stack, the container image process and container registries. ● Learn how to harden your Kubernetes cluster. ● Deep dive into Kubernetes cloud security methodologies. ● Explore the security nature of the cluster orchestration and governance. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for security practitioners, security analysts, DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, cloud architects, and individuals involved in containerization and Kubernetes deployment. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Containers and Kubernetes Risk Analysis 2. Hardware and Host OS Security 3. Container Stack Security 4. Securing Container Images and Registries 5. Application Container Security 6. Secure Container Monitoring 7. Kubernetes Hardening 8. Kubernetes Orchestration Security 9. Kubernetes Governance 10. Kubernetes Cloud Security 11. Helm Chart Security 12. Service Mesh Security

Implementing DevSecOps Practices
Implementing DevSecOps Practices

Author: Vandana Verma Sehgal

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1803234431

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Get to grips with application security, secure coding, and DevSecOps practices to implement in your development pipeline Key Features Understand security posture management to maintain a resilient operational environment Master DevOps security and blend it with software engineering to create robust security protocols Adopt the left-shift approach to integrate early-stage security in DevSecOps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDevSecOps is built on the idea that everyone is responsible for security, with the goal of safely distributing security decisions at speed and scale to those who hold the highest level of context. This practice of integrating security into every stage of the development process helps improve both the security and overall quality of the software. This book will help you get to grips with DevSecOps and show you how to implement it, starting with a brief introduction to DevOps, DevSecOps, and their underlying principles. After understanding the principles, you'll dig deeper into different topics concerning application security and secure coding before learning about the secure development lifecycle and how to perform threat modeling properly. You’ll also explore a range of tools available for these tasks, as well as best practices for developing secure code and embedding security and policy into your application. Finally, you'll look at automation and infrastructure security with a focus on continuous security testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), protecting DevOps tools, and learning about the software supply chain. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to apply application security, safe coding, and DevSecOps practices in your development pipeline to create robust security protocols.What you will learn Find out how DevSecOps unifies security and DevOps, bridging a significant cybersecurity gap Discover how CI/CD pipelines can incorporate security checks for automatic vulnerability detection Understand why threat modeling is indispensable for early vulnerability identification and action Explore chaos engineering tests to monitor how systems perform in chaotic security scenarios Find out how SAST pre-checks code and how DAST finds live-app vulnerabilities during runtime Perform real-time monitoring via observability and its criticality for security management Who this book is for This book is for DevSecOps engineers and application security engineers. Developers, pentesters, and information security analysts will also find plenty of useful information in this book. Prior knowledge of the software development process and programming logic is beneficial, but not required.

Pro DevOps with Google Cloud Platform
Pro DevOps with Google Cloud Platform

Author: Pierluigi Riti

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1484238974

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Use DevOps principles with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to develop applications and services. This book builds chapter by chapter to a complete real-life scenario, explaining how to build, monitor, and maintain a complete application using DevOps in practice. Starting with core DevOps concepts, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, you’ll cover common tools including Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes in the context of a real microservices application to deploy in the cloud. You will also create a monitor for your cloud and see how to use its data to prevent errors and improve the stability of the system. By the end of Pro DevOps with Google Cloud Platform, you will be able to deploy, maintain, and monitor a real application with GCP. What You Will LearnBuild and deploy applications and services using DevOps on Google Cloud Platform Maintain a complete continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipeline Use containerization with Docker and Kubernetes Carry out CD with GCP and Jenkins Create microservices with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes Monitor your newly deployed application and its deployment and performance Set up security and manage your network with GCP Who This Book Is For Developers and software architects who want to implement DevOps in practice. Some prior programming experience is recommended as well as a basic knowledge of a Linux command-line environment.

Concepts and Practices of DevSecOps
Concepts and Practices of DevSecOps

Author: Ashwini Kumar Rath

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2024-02-15

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 935551932X

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Crack the DevSecOps interviews KEY FEATURES ● Master DevSecOps for job interviews and leadership roles, covering all essential aspects in a conversational style. ● Understand DevSecOps methods, tools, and culture for various business roles to meet growing demand. ● Each chapter sets goals and answers questions, guiding you through resources at the end for further exploration. DESCRIPTION DevOps took shape after the rapid evolution of agile methodologies and tools for managing different aspects of software development and IT operations. This resulted in a cultural shift and quick adoption of new methodologies and tools. Start with the core principles of integrating security throughout software development lifecycles. Dive deep into application security, tackling vulnerabilities, and tools like JWT and OAuth. Subjugate multi-cloud infrastructure with DevSecOps on AWS, GCP, and Azure. Secure containerized applications by understanding vulnerabilities, patching, and best practices for Docker and Kubernetes. Automate and integrate your security with powerful tools. The book aims to provide a range of use cases, practical tips, and answers to a comprehensive list of 150+ questions drawn from software team war rooms and interview sessions. After reading the book, you can confidently respond to questions on DevSecOps in interviews and work in a DevSecOps team effectively. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Seamlessly integrate security into your software development lifecycle. ● Address vulnerabilities and explore mitigation strategies. ● Master DevSecOps on AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring safety across cloud platforms. ● Learn about patching techniques and best practices for Docker and Kubernetes. ● Use powerful tools to centralize and streamline security management, boosting efficiency. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is tailored for DevOps engineers, project managers, product managers, system implementation engineers, release managers, software developers, and system architects. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Security in DevOps 2. Application Security 3. Infrastructure as Code 4. Containers and Security 5. Automation and Integration 6. Frameworks and Best Practices 7. Digital Transformation and DevSecOps

Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes
Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes

Author: Nisarg Vasavada

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2021-12-08

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 9391030793

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A book that will help you become the Mozart of Microservices KEY FEATURES ● All codes tested on the latest software versions with visual illustrations. ● Covers bleeding-edge DevOps skills to build a future-proof job profile. ● Includes expert advice, industry insights, and logical analogies to craft a technical narrative. DESCRIPTION “Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes” aims to be a comprehensive guide for learning and referencing all of the essential topics related to creating, managing, and running containers with Docker and Kubernetes. Students and professionals working on Containerized web applications can use this book to lay strong conceptual foundations and sharpen their skills. The first few chapters provide an overall picture of resource virtualization in computing and demonstrate the potential of containers. The intermediate chapters get to extensive detail about Docker and Kubernetes. You will gain in-demand skills such as Docker and Kubernetes CLI, as well as how to write Dockerfiles, Compose files, and Kubernetes YAML Manifests. Topics like Networking, Storage, Access Control, and Security are discussed with real-world implications. The final chapters move Kubernetes and Containers to the cloud while expanding their ecosystem with tools for Serverless deployment, logging and monitoring, CI/CD, and more for a highly available production-ready setup. After reading this book you will be able to plan your application’s migration to containers, prepare for Docker and Kubernetes Certifications, or apply for six digit DevOps jobs. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn to create, manage and orchestrate Containers using Docker and Kubernetes. ● Practice writing Dockerfiles, Compose Files and Kubernetes YAML Manifests. ● Perform container networking, storage, authorization, security, and scaling in a production environment. ● Explore shipping, CI/CD, Service Mesh, Logging & Monitoring in detail. ● Get the Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes know-how of hosted and Serverless Kubernetes on Cloud. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for students, enthusiasts, and professionals in Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Computing who want to put their career progress on a pedestal by reducing the operational and scaling costs of their web applications and optimizing their IT infrastructure utilization. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Prologue to the Containers 2. Hello Containers! 3. Introduction to Docker 4. Writing Dockerfiles 5. Gearing up the toolbox! 6. Connectivity and Storage 7. Multi Container Applications with Docker Compose 8. Container Orchestration with Docker Swarm 9. Introduction to Kubernetes 10. Workload Orchestration with Kubernetes 11. Networking and Storage with Kubernetes 12. Advanced Orchestration with Kubernetes 13. Hosted Kubernetes on Cloud 14. Containers in Production with GKE 15. Serverless Containers 16. The Checkpoint

Docker for Developers
Docker for Developers

Author: Richard Bullington-McGuire

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-09-14

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 178953948X

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Learn how to deploy and test Linux-based Docker containers with the help of real-world use cases Key FeaturesUnderstand how to make a deployment workflow run smoothly with Docker containersLearn Docker and DevOps concepts such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)Gain insights into using various Docker tools and librariesBook Description Docker is the de facto standard for containerizing apps, and with an increasing number of software projects migrating to containers, it is crucial for engineers and DevOps teams to understand how to build, deploy, and secure Docker environments effectively. Docker for Developers will help you understand Docker containers from scratch while taking you through best practices and showing you how to address security concerns. Starting with an introduction to Docker, you'll learn how to use containers and VirtualBox for development. You'll explore how containers work and develop projects within them after you've explored different ways to deploy and run containers. The book will also show you how to use Docker containers in production in both single-host set-ups and in clusters and deploy them using Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. As you advance, you'll get to grips with monitoring, securing, and scaling Docker using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Later, you'll be able to deploy Docker containers to a variety of environments, including the cloud-native Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), before finally delving into Docker security concepts and best practices. By the end of the Docker book, you'll be able to not only work in a container-driven environment confidently but also use Docker for both new and existing projects. What you will learnGet up to speed with creating containers and understand how they workPackage and deploy your containers to a variety of platformsWork with containers in the cloud and on the Kubernetes platformDeploy and then monitor the health and logs of running containersExplore best practices for working with containers from a security perspectiveBecome familiar with scanning containers and using third-party security tools and librariesWho this book is for If you're a software engineer new to containerization or a DevOps engineer responsible for deploying Docker containers in the cloud and building DevOps pipelines for container-based projects, you'll find this book useful. This Docker containers book is also a handy reference guide for anyone working with a Docker-based DevOps ecosystem or interested in understanding the security implications and best practices for working in container-driven environments.

DevOps with Kubernetes
DevOps with Kubernetes

Author: Hideto Saito

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2017-10-16

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1788398009

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Learn to implement DevOps using Docker & Kubernetes. About This Book Learning DevOps, container, and Kubernetes within one book. Leverage Kubernetes as a platform to deploy, scale, and run containers efficiently. A practical guide towards container management and orchestration Who This Book Is For This book is targeted for anyone, who wants to learn containerization and clustering in a practical way using Kubernetes. No prerequisite skills required, however, essential DevOps skill and public/private Cloud knowledge will accelerate the reading speed. If you're advanced readers, you can also get a deeper understanding of all the tools and technique described in the book. What You Will Learn Learn fundamental and advanced DevOps skills and tools Get a comprehensive understanding for container Learn how to move your application to container world Learn how to manipulate your application by Kubernetes Learn how to work with Kubernetes in popular public cloud Improve time to market with Kubernetes and Continuous Delivery Learn how to monitor, log, and troubleshoot your application with Kubernetes In Detail Containerization is said to be the best way to implement DevOps. Google developed Kubernetes, which orchestrates containers efficiently and is considered the frontrunner in container orchestration. Kubernetes is an orchestrator that creates and manages your containers on clusters of servers. This book will guide you from simply deploying a container to administrate a Kubernetes cluster, and then you will learn how to do monitoring, logging, and continuous deployment in DevOps. The initial stages of the book will introduce the fundamental DevOps and the concept of containers. It will move on to how to containerize applications and deploy them into. The book will then introduce networks in Kubernetes. We then move on to advanced DevOps skills such as monitoring, logging, and continuous deployment in Kubernetes. It will proceed to introduce permission control for Kubernetes resources via attribute-based access control and role-based access control. The final stage of the book will cover deploying and managing your container clusters on the popular public cloud Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. At the end of the book, other orchestration frameworks, such as Docker Swarm mode, Amazon ECS, and Apache Mesos will be discussed. Style and approach Readers will be taken through fundamental DevOps skills and Kubernetes concept and administration with detailed examples. It introduces comprehensive DevOps topics, including microservices, automation tools, containers, monitoring, logging, continuous delivery, and popular public cloud environments. At each step readers will learn how to leverage Kubernetes in their everyday lives and transform their original delivery pipeline for fast and efficient delivery.

DevSecOps in Practice with VMware Tanzu
DevSecOps in Practice with VMware Tanzu

Author: Parth Pandit

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-01-20

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 180324741X

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Modernize your apps, run them in containers on Kubernetes, and understand the business value and the nitty-gritty of the VMware Tanzu portfolio with hands-on instructions Purchase of the print or kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format Key FeaturesGain insights into the key features and capabilities of distinct VMWare Tanzu productsLearn how and when to use the different Tanzu products for common day-1 and day-2 operationsModernize applications deployed on multi-cloud platforms using DevSecOps best practicesBook Description As Kubernetes (or K8s) becomes more prolific, managing large clusters at scale in a multi-cloud environment becomes more challenging – especially from a developer productivity and operational efficiency point of view. DevSecOps in Practice with VMware Tanzu addresses these challenges by automating the delivery of containerized workloads and controlling multi-cloud Kubernetes operations using Tanzu tools. This comprehensive guide begins with an overview of the VMWare Tanzu platform and discusses its tools for building useful and secure applications using the App Accelerator, Build Service, Catalog service, and API portal. Next, you'll delve into running those applications efficiently at scale with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid and Tanzu Application Platform. As you advance, you'll find out how to manage these applications, and control, observe, and connect them using Tanzu Mission Control, Tanzu Observability, and Tanzu Service Mesh. Finally, you'll explore the architecture, capabilities, features, installation, configuration, implementation, and benefits of these services with the help of examples. By the end of this VMware book, you'll have gained a thorough understanding of the VMWare Tanzu platform and be able to efficiently articulate and solve real-world business problems. What you will learnBuild apps to run as containers using predefined templatesGenerate secure container images from application source codeBuild secure open source backend services container imagesDeploy and manage a Kubernetes-based private container registryManage a multi-cloud deployable Kubernetes platformDefine a secure path to production for Kubernetes-based applicationsStreamline multi-cloud Kubernetes operations and observabilityConnect containerized apps securely using service meshWho this book is for This book is for cloud platform engineers and DevOps engineers who want to learn about the operations of tools under the VMware Tanzu umbrella. The book also serves as a useful reference for application developers and solutions architects as well as IT leaders who want to understand how business and security outcomes can be achieved using the tools covered in this book. Prior knowledge of containers and Kubernetes will help you get the most out of this book.

DevSecOps for .NET Core
DevSecOps for .NET Core

Author: Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2020-05-30

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1484258509

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Automate core security tasks by embedding security controls and processes early in the DevOps workflow through DevSecOps. You will not only learn the various stages in the DevOps pipeline through examples of solutions developed and deployed using .NET Core, but also go through open source SDKs and toolkits that will help you to incorporate automation, security, and compliance. The book starts with an outline of modern software engineering principles and gives you an overview of DevOps in .NET Core. It further explains automation in DevOps for product development along with security principles to improve product quality. Next, you will learn how to improve your product quality and avoid code issues such as SQL injection prevention, cross-site scripting, and many more. Moving forward, you will go through the steps necessary to make security, compliance, audit, and UX automated to increase the efficiency of your organization. You’ll see demonstrations of the CI phase of DevOps, on-premise and hosted, along with code analysis methods to verify product quality. Finally, you will learn network security in Docker and containers followed by compliance and security standards. After reading DevSecOps for .NET Core, you will be able to understand how automation, security, and compliance works in all the stages of the DevOps pipeline while showcasing real-world examples of solutions developed and deployed using .NET Core 3. What You Will Learn Implement security for the .NET Core runtime for cross-functional workloads Work with code style and review guidelines to improve the security, performance, and maintenance of components Add to DevOps pipelines to scan code for security vulnerabilities Deploy software on a secure infrastructure, on Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments Who This Book Is For Software engineers and developers who develop and maintain a secure code repository.