Introduction
Azure DevOps is a robust platform that can help streamline software development and deployment processes. However, ensuring only authorized users can access the pipelines, environments, and other resources is crucial. Failure to properly manage and validate user permissions can result in serious security issues and potentially put an organization at risk.
Azure Pipelines also involves security risks you must be aware of and mitigate. For example, to protect secrets, control access to pipelines and resources, and monitor pipeline activities for anomalies.
This module explores the key concepts and best practices for configuring and validating permissions in Azure DevOps. Learn how to configure user permissions, pipeline permissions, approval, branch checks, and auditing and managing permissions.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, students and professionals can:
- Configure and validate user permissions.
- Configure and validate pipeline permissions.
- Configure and validate approval and branch checks.
- Manage and audit permissions in Azure DevOps.
Prerequisites
You must create an Azure DevOps Organization and a Team Project for some exercises. If you don't have them yet, see:
To get the most out of this course, we recommend that you understand Azure DevOps and pipeline management.
Ensure you have all the necessary resources and access to Azure DevOps before starting the course.
Let's begin!