Shift left security is crucial as it emphasizes integrating security practices earlier in the software development lifecycle, allowing for proactive identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. By addressing security concerns from the outset, organizations can minimize risks, reduce costs associated with fixing issues later in the development process, and ultimately enhance the overall security posture of their products or systems.
Integrating Nirmata CLI (nctl) into the Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline ensures rapid identification of misconfigurations in Kubernetes manifests, Dockerfiles, and Terraform files, preempting potential issues before they escalate. By providing automated remediations, it streamlines the process of fixing vulnerabilities, thereby reducing delays and ensuring a smoother path to production. This proactive approach enhances the reliability and security of deployments, ultimately accelerating the time-to-market for software releases.
Learn about the CLI here.
Integrating nctl with GitHub Actions (or other pipelines) adds a critical check in the deployment process. nctl scans resources against customizable policies, enabling teams to enforce best practices and security standards. With the flexibility to either fail the pipeline or log issues without blocking it, nctl ensures thorough validation while accommodating varying project requirements.
Use the readily available GitHub Action to install nctl.
Checkout the examples in .github/workflows directory on how to use nctl in action!
If you have any questions on how to use nctl in your CI pipeline, or if you want to see more features, feel free to create an issue in this repository, or contact us at support@nirmata.com