Enterprise DevSecOps Architecture using Automated Security Validation Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Risk Assessment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJARCST.2023.0603011Keywords:
Enterprise DevSecOps, automated security validation, Infrastructure as Code, continuous risk assessment, cybersecurity automation, secure software development, cloud security, continuous integration, continuous delivery, policy as codeAbstract
The increasing complexity of enterprise digital infrastructures has created significant challenges in maintaining security while achieving rapid software delivery and operational agility. Traditional security practices that operate separately from development and operations processes are insufficient for modern cloud-native environments. DevSecOps has emerged as an integrated approach that embeds security throughout the software development lifecycle by combining development, security, and operations practices. This research examines enterprise DevSecOps architecture using automated security validation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and continuous risk assessment mechanisms. The study explores how automation-driven security frameworks improve vulnerability detection, compliance management, infrastructure consistency, and organizational resilience. The proposed architectural approach integrates security testing pipelines, policy-as-code models, automated configuration validation, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring systems to establish proactive risk management capabilities. A comprehensive research methodology based on architectural evaluation, technology analysis, and assessment of modern DevSecOps practices is applied to understand effective implementation strategies. The findings indicate that automated security validation and continuous risk assessment significantly enhance security visibility, reduce remediation time, and support secure software delivery at enterprise scale. Infrastructure as Code further strengthens security governance by enabling repeatable, auditable, and controlled infrastructure deployment. The research concludes that enterprise DevSecOps architectures provide a foundation for achieving secure, scalable, and adaptive software ecosystems capable of addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges
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