SecurityChecks

SecurityChecks refers to a structured set of automated and manual checks intended to assess the security posture of software systems, configurations, and operational processes. It is used across development, deployment, and production environments to identify weaknesses before they can be exploited.

The primary objective is to provide repeatable verification of security controls and to support risk management and regulatory compliance. SecurityChecks often align with established standards and best practices, including OWASP Top Ten, CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidance, and industry-specific requirements.

A typical SecurityChecks framework includes components such as static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA) for third-party components, configuration and secret scanning, vulnerability management, access control and authorization checks, encryption validation, and logging and monitoring verifications. It may also encompass incident response readiness and data handling reviews.

Implementation commonly involves integration into continuous integration and delivery pipelines, automated scans at build time, deployment time checks, and periodic or on-demand audits. Results are presented as risk ratings, actionable remediation tickets, and compliance artifacts, often based on a catalog of checks or rule sets.

Benefits include earlier vulnerability discovery, reproducible security assessments, and improved auditability. Limitations include potential false positives, the need for ongoing maintenance of checks, and the challenge of keeping pace with evolving threats and new dependencies.

Governance should establish ownership, update cadence for checks, data privacy considerations, and scopes of applicability. SecurityChecks are intended to complement, not replace, targeted penetration testing and manual security reviews.