DevSecOps in the Hybrid Cloud: Best Practices for End-to-End Security Integration

Sri Ramya Deevi

Abstract: As organizations increasingly adopt hybrid cloud infrastructures, embedding robust security throughout the development lifecycle presents unique challenges. This article explores the application of DevSecOps within such environments, emphasizing the integration of security practices into CI/CD workflows across public and private platforms. Key themes include identity management, compliance automation, secrets governance, and continuous monitoring. Drawing on real-world case studies, the paper outlines practical strategies such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Policy-as-Code, and centralized monitoring. The study highlights how these approaches foster secure, agile software delivery and proposes a forward-looking view that integrates AI, zero trust architecture, and federated cloud governance for sustained resilience. Key challenges addressed include identity and access management, secure configuration management, compliance automation, secrets management, and continuous threat monitoring. I identify best practices such as shifting security left in CI/CD workflows, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent policy enforcement, automating vulnerability scanning, and using centralized logging and monitoring for real-time insights. Through analysis of real-world case studies and industry toolchains, this study offers actionable guidance for aligning security objectives with agile delivery in hybrid environments. By adopting a DevSecOps mindset tailored for hybrid cloud complexities, organizations can enhance resilience, reduce risk, and achieve faster, more secure software releases.

Keywords: DevSecOps, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Automation, Cloud-native Security

How to Cite?: Sri Ramya Deevi, "DevSecOps in the Hybrid Cloud: Best Practices for End-to-End Security Integration", Volume 11 Issue 9, September 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1303-1307, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR220911050851, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR220911050851