Profile Applicability:
Level 1
Description:
The process of creating and configuring build environments must be fully automated using scripts, templates, or infrastructure-as-code tools. Automation ensures consistent, repeatable, and secure build setups, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency in software development workflows.
Rationale:
Automating build environment creation minimizes configuration drift, accelerates provisioning, and enhances security by enforcing standardized configurations. It supports scalability and repeatability, facilitating reliable and auditable build processes.
Impact:
Pros:
Ensures consistency across build environments.
Reduces manual errors and configuration drift.
Speeds up environment provisioning.
Enhances security and compliance.
Cons:
Requires initial effort to develop and maintain automation scripts.
May need ongoing updates to keep up with changing requirements.
Default value:
Manual build environment setups are common, leading to inconsistencies and potential security gaps.
Audit:
Review automation scripts and pipeline configurations. Verify that build environments are provisioned automatically without manual intervention.
Remediation:
Implement infrastructure-as-code or automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Docker) for build environment creation. Document processes and train relevant teams on automation practices.
References:
Infrastructure as Code - Martin Fowler: https://martinfowler.com/articles/infrastructure-as-code.html
CIS Controls v8, Control 16 - Application Software Security: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/application-software-security/
OWASP Secure Build Processes: https://owasp.org/www-project-secure-build-processes/