SME

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

SME stands for Subject Matter Expert. In the context of DevSecOps and Application Security, an SME is an individual with deep expertise and knowledge in a specific area, such as cloud security, network security, or secure software development practices. SMEs play a critical role in guiding security policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that security measures align with industry standards and best practices.

Secure Settings Example

# Kubernetes Pod Security Context Example
apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  name: secure-pod
spec:
  securityContext:
    runAsNonRoot: true
    readOnlyRootFilesystem: true
    allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
  containers:
  - name: secure-container
    image: nginx:latest
    securityContext:
      capabilities:
        drop:
        - ALL

Insecure Settings Example

# Kubernetes Pod Security Context Example
apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  name: insecure-pod
spec:
  securityContext:
    runAsNonRoot: false
    readOnlyRootFilesystem: false
    allowPrivilegeEscalation: true
  containers:
  - name: insecure-container
    image: nginx:latest
    securityContext:
      capabilities:
        add:
        - NET_ADMIN