A Comprehensive Framework for Enhancing Security in GitOps Environment

Abstract

GitOps is an operational framework that applies the principles of DevOps using Git repositories as the single source of truth for managing infrastructure and application deployments. While GitOps offers numerous benefits such as improved collaboration, version control, and automated deployments, it also introduces unique security challenges. This paper explores the key security challenges in GitOps environments and proposes a comprehensive solution to enhance security. The proposed solution includes best practices, advanced security mechanisms, and a novel approach to integrating security within the GitOps pipeline. Analysis and case studies are presented to support the effectiveness of the solution.