Episode 18 — Harden Automated Deployment Thinking: CI/CD Risks, Secrets, and Supply Chains (Task 2)
This episode explains why automated deployment pipelines are both a productivity advantage and a high-impact attack surface, especially when secrets and third-party dependencies are involved. You will learn how CI/CD systems manage code, build artifacts, credentials, and environment promotion, then identify where attackers target weak points such as token theft, build server compromise, or dependency substitution. We will discuss practical controls like least privilege for pipeline identities, segregated environments, protected branches, artifact signing, and audit trails that show who approved what and when. You will also hear troubleshooting considerations, such as distinguishing a bad deployment from malicious change, and validating whether an artifact came from a trusted build path. Exam scenarios often test whether you can select the control that best reduces systemic risk without turning deployment into a manual bottleneck. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
