Understanding the Problem

The customer aims to revamp their DevSecOps landscape by replacing

legacy tools with modern tools or upgrading existing ones. The primary
goals are to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability while ensuring
seamless integration for both custom (.NET, Java) and COTS applications.
The challenge is to modernize while minimizing disruption, maintaining
security, and ensuring team readiness.

– Modernize the DevSecOps ecosystem to align with industry best practices.

– Enhance automation, scalability, and security.
– Seamlessly migrate from legacy tools to updated or new tools with minimal
disruption.
– Ensure compatibility with custom (.NET, Java) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf
(COTS) applications.
 Revamp Approach
Approach involves:
1. Assessment: Conduct a thorough evaluation of all tools in use to identify redundancies,
gaps, and bottlenecks. This assessment helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of the
existing system, understand its architecture, and determine the areas that need
improvement or replacement.
• There are several types of assessments you can carry out when modernizing legacy
software.
• Code Analysis: This includes checking for code quality, maintainability, and
adherence to modern coding standards.
• Architecture Assessment: Analyze the current system architecture to understand its
structure, dependencies, and scalability. This helps in identifying bottlenecks and
areas that need redesigning.
• Security Assessment: Conduct a thorough security review to identify vulnerabilities
and ensure the system complies with modern security standards and best practices.
• User Experience (UX) Assessment: Gather feedback from users to understand their
pain points and requirements. This helps in designing a more user-friendly and
efficient system.
2. Tool Rationalization:
Categorize tools into:
Retain: Tools to be updated to the latest versions.
Replace: Legacy tools to be replaced with modern alternatives.
Retire: Tools that are redundant or no longer meet business needs.
3. Phased Migration:
- Design a phased migration plan:
Phase 1: Development tools.
Phase 2: Security tools.
Phase 3: Operations tools.
- Define milestones, timelines, and roll-back strategies
4. Automation-First Mindset: Prioritize automation across CI/CD pipelines,
testing, monitoring, and security.
5. Training and Change Management :
• Provide hands-on training for teams on new tools and processes.
• Develop detailed documentation for tool usage and integrations.
• Establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement.
 Migration Plan
Phases :
1. Discovery and Planning (2 weeks)
• Inventory existing tools, define requirements, and finalize the
target state.
2. Development Pipeline Revamp (4 weeks)
• Upgrade CI/CD pipelines, integrate containerization, and adopt
modern version control.
3. Security Integration (4 weeks)
• Implement SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools.
4. Operations Overhaul (4 weeks)
Set up monitoring, logging, and incident response systems..
5. Validation and Go-Live (2 weeks)
Conduct end-to-end testing, dry runs, and final roll-out.
 Recommended To-Be Landscape
(Architecture)
• Key Components:
• Development:
– GitLab/GitHub: Source code management and CI/CD pipelines.
– Docker and Kubernetes: Containerization and orchestration for consistent
deployment.
– Azure DevOps: Integration for hybrid apps.
• Security:
– SAST: SonarQube or Checkmarx.
– DAST: OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
– SCA: Snyk for open-source vulnerability detection.
• Operations:
– Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana.
– Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
– Incident Management: ServiceNow or PagerDuty.
• Architecture Diagram
The To-Be architecture integrates all
components into a unified DevSecOps pipeline
where development, security, and operations
collaborate seamlessly, automating workflows
and enhancing visibility across the lifecycle.
 Benefits from the To-Be Landscape We
Propose
• Efficiency and Scalability: Modern tools and automation will
enhance development cycles and scalability.
• Improved Security: Advanced security tools (SAST, DAST, CSPM) will
ensure that security is embedded throughout the development
pipeline.
• Seamless Integrations: The new tools will integrate smoothly,
reducing fragmentation in workflows.
• Faster Recovery and Incident Management: Modern monitoring,
logging, and incident management tools will reduce downtime and
improve incident response times.
• Cost Efficiency: By using open-source and scalable tools, the
company can optimize its resource utilization and reduce licensing
costs.
 Our Approach to Enable Teams on New
Landscape
• Training: Comprehensive training sessions will be
conducted for all teams on the new tools, with hands-
on exercises.
• Documentation: Detailed documentation on the
configuration and usage of tools will be provided.
• Mentorship: Experienced team members will be
designated to guide others during the transition phase.
• Feedback Loop: A feedback mechanism will be
established to continuously improve the tools and
processes.
 Ensuring Seamless Switch from Current to
New Landscape
• Phased Roll-out: The migration will be carried out in
phases to avoid disruption. Each phase will include a pilot
group to validate tools before full deployment.
• Parallel Run: Legacy and new tools will run in parallel
during the transition period, with workflows gradually
shifting to the new system.
• Rollback Plan: A rollback plan will be prepared to revert to
the legacy tools in case of any unforeseen issues.
• Monitoring & Support: Continuous monitoring will ensure
the system is functioning as expected, and support teams
will be on standby for quick issue resolution.
 Challenges/Risks and Proposed Solutions
• Resistance to Change: Resistance from teams to adopt new tools or processes
can hinder success.
• Solution: Provide thorough training, communicate the benefits, and involve
teams in the planning process.
• Integration Complexity: Ensuring seamless integration between new tools and
existing systems.
• Solution: Use middleware or APIs for integration, and conduct extensive testing
before the full migration.
• Data Migration Issues: Migrating data from legacy systems may present
challenges.
• Solution: Plan data migration carefully, using automated scripts and conducting
extensive testing to ensure data integrity.
• Tool Compatibility: Some tools may not work well together. Solution: Ensure
compatibility by choosing tools that integrate well within the broader ecosystem
(e.g., GitHub with Jenkins or GitLab).
 Dependencies (RAC Matrix)
• DependencyImpactPriorityResponsible
TeamTool
AvailabilityHighCriticalIT/ProcurementTeam
Availability for
TrainingMediumHighHR/TrainingLegacy
System ReadinessHighCriticalDevOps
TeamExternal Vendor
SupportMediumMediumOperations Team