Secure Your Azure DevOps Pipeline: GitHub Advanced Security to the Rescue

 

Stop Shipping Your Passwords to Production: How GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps Saves the Day (and Your Reputation)

Let's face it, developers: we've all accidentally committed a secret (or two) to our code repository at some point. Maybe it was an API key, a database password, or that super-secret encryption key you swore you'd never forget. ‍♂️

The problem? Those exposed secrets can be a hacker's dream come true. A single leaked secret can bring your entire application crashing down, wreaking havoc on your data and your reputation. Shuddersville.

That's where GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps swoops in like a superhero with a cape (well, maybe more like a shield, but you get the idea). This powerful integration brings the muscle of GitHub's security features right into your Azure DevOps workflow, so you can identify and squash those secret leaks before they turn into a disaster.

Here's how GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps saves your bacon:

• Secret Scanning: It acts like a super-sleuth, scouring your code for any exposed secrets like passwords, tokens, and keys. No more accidental oopsies making it past your commit.
• Dependency Scanning: Those third-party libraries you love? They can have hidden vulnerabilities. Advanced Security scans your dependencies to expose any weak spots so you can patch them up before they get exploited.
• CodeQL Code Scanning: This built-in code analysis tool is like a security X-ray for your codebase. It hunts for potential vulnerabilities and coding errors, so you can fix them before they become a problem.

The best part? This security suite integrates seamlessly into your Azure DevOps workflow. No need to jump through hoops or learn a whole new platform. You can find, fix, and prevent security issues all within your familiar Azure DevOps environment. Win-win!

So, ditch the stress of exposed secrets and vulnerable code. Embrace the power of GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps. Your future self (and your security team) will thank you for it.

P.S. Looking for more info? Check out the official documentation to see how to get started with GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps and start building more secure software today!

Terraform configuration to build a Zero-trust network

Terraform configuration to build a Zero-trust network for web applications in Azure MS, with Azure Firewall and application gateways:

Terraform

terraform {
  required_providers {
    azurerm = {
      source  = "hashicorp/azurerm"
      version = ">= 3.0.0"
    }
  }
}

provider "azurerm" {
  features {}
}

resource "azurerm_resource_group" "zerotrust" {
  name     = "zerotrust-rg"
  location = "westus"
}

resource "azurerm_virtual_network" "app-vnet" {
  name     = "app-vnet"
  location = azurerm_resource_group.zerotrust.location
  address_prefixes = ["10.0.0.0/16"]

  subnet {
    name         = "app-subnet"
    address_prefix = "10.0.1.0/24"
  }
}

resource "azurerm_application_gateway" "app-gw" {
  name     = "app-gw"
  location = azurerm_resource_group.zerotrust.location
  capacity = 2

  frontend_port {
    name     = "http"
    port     = 80
    protocol = "Http"
  }

  frontend_port {
    name     = "https"
    port     = 443
    protocol = "Https"
  }

  backend_address_pool {
    name = "app-backend-pool"
  }

  frontend_ip_configuration {
    name   = "app-frontend-ip"
    public_ip_address_id = null
  }

  listener {
    name                 = "http-listener"
    protocol             = "Http"
    frontend_port_name   = "http"
    frontend_ip_config_name = "app-frontend-ip"
  }

  listener {
    name                 = "https-listener"
    protocol             = "Https"
    frontend_port_name   = "https"
    frontend_ip_config_name = "app-frontend-ip"
  }

  request_routing_rule {
    name         = "app-http-rule"
    listener_name = "http-listener"
    backend_address_pool_name = "app-backend-pool"
    backend_http_setting_name = "app-http-setting"
  }

  request_routing_rule {
    name         = "app-https-rule"
    listener_name = "https-listener"
    backend_address_pool_name = "app-backend-pool"
    backend_http_setting_name = "app-https-setting"
  }

  backend_http_setting {
    name         = "app-http-setting"
    idle_timeout_in_minutes = 10

    path_rule {
      name         = "app-rule"
      path_patterns = ["/*"]
      backend_pool_name = "app-backend-pool"
      backend_http_setting_name = "app-http-setting"
    }
  }

  backend_http_setting {
    name         = "app-https-setting"
    idle_timeout_in_minutes = 10

    path_rule {
      name         = "app-rule"
      path_patterns = ["/*"]
      backend_pool_name = "app-backend-pool"
      backend_http_setting_name = "app-https-setting"
    }
  }

  probe {
    name        = "app-probe"
    path        = "/"
    interval_in_seconds = 30
    threshold = 3
  }

  health_monitor {
    name     = "app-monitor"
    probe_name = "app-probe"
  }
}

YAML

---
- name: Provision whitelist configuration
  hosts: all
  become: true
  tasks:
    - name: Get whitelist data from database
      uri:
        url: "https://database

OBS: 

Disclaimer

This Terraform and Ansible code is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered production-ready. Running this code may have unintended consequences and could potentially compromise your Azure environment.

By using this code, you assume all risk and responsibility for any damages or losses that may occur. It is highly recommended to thoroughly understand the code and modify it to fit your specific needs and security requirements before deploying it in a production environment.

Additionally, always consult with qualified Azure and security professionals before implementing any changes in your environment.

Source Code:

 https://github.com/iNarendraK/terraform-nov-2022_new