Automated security control trigger system based on real-time vulnerability scanning in CI / CD workflows

Abstract

An automated security control triggering system (100) for integration into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) workflows, the system comprising: a) a vulnerability scan orchestration module configured to trigger real-time security scans at predefined phases within a CI / CD pipeline; (b) a vulnerability assessment and classification module configured to analyze scan results and classify vulnerabilities based on severity, risk profile and compliance metrics; (c) a security control trigger module configured to assess classified vulnerabilities against predefined security policies and to automatically execute one or more control actions in response to a detected vulnerability; (d) a policy management and configuration module configured to enable users to define, modify and enforce security rules and control thresholds; (e) a logging and reporting module configured to record scan results, policy evaluations, and control triggers in a secure and tamper-proof manner; and f) an integration and notification module configured to interface with external tools and communication platforms to transmit alerts, generate tickets and synchronise security-related events between stakeholders.

Description

The present invention relates to automated cybersecurity systems within software development pipelines. More particularly, it relates to a system that triggers security checks based on real-time weak point scans during continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) workflows. The invention aims to improve application security by dynamically enforcing protective measures during the life cycle of software development.In modern software development, the methods of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) enable faster and more frequent code releases, but also present a great challenge for security. As the development pace speeds up, weak spots are often detected too late, usually only after provision, thus increasing the risk of abuse. Conventional safety practices involving manual scanning and delayed remedial action are not suitable for the rapid cycle of modern development environments.The increasing complexity of software applications and dependencies also entails new security risks. Vulnerabilities can originate from both internal code and third party libraries, and it is difficult to handle these threats manually in dynamic CI / CD pipelines. As a result, safety teams often fail to prioritize critical vulnerabilities among a flood of alerts, resulting in delayed or ineffective responses. This delay results in applications being subject to potential security injury, thus requiring a more proactive and automated security system.To address these problems, the present invention introduces a solution that integrates automated real-time weak point scanning directly into the CI / CD pipeline. By automatically detecting and classifying vulnerabilities at different phases of the life cycle, the system can trigger immediate safety checks and prevent uncertain code from being provided. This approach ensures that security is enforced continuously, thereby reducing risk of risk and allowing development teams to maintain their tempo without compromising security.An object of the present disclosure is to enable real-time security implementation in CI / CD pipelines.Another object of the present disclosure is to automate the detection and classification of security gaps without manual input.Another object of the present disclosure is to trigger immediate control action to prevent unsafe implementations.Another object of the present disclosure is to provide customizable policy management for project-specific security requirements.Another object of the present disclosure is to provide revision-safe logging and compliance reporting.Another object of the present disclosure is seamless integration into common DevOps and communication tools.Another object of the present disclosure is to adapt to new threats by smart decision logic.Another object of the present disclosure is to maintain the development speed while improving the safety performance.Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.The present invention relates to a system that embeds real-time vulnerabilities scans in CI / CD workflows. It ensures that security evaluations take place in multiple phases, e.g. after the transfer, before the creation and before the provision. This prevents uncertain code from passing through the pipeline unnoticed.Another embodiment of the present invention is that the detected weak spots are automatically analyzed and classified according to severity using established metrics such as CVSS. The system filters out false positives and prioritizes critical issues. This allows a more rapid decision-making without manual interventions.A further embodiment of the present invention consists in the decision engine evaluating the scan results on the basis of predefined guidelines and triggering corresponding safety checks. These controls may include stopping the build, blocking implementations, or sending alerts. This ensures a proactive risk reduction before the code reaches production.Another embodiment of the present invention is that the security policies can be adjusted via a specific configuration module per project or organization. Users may define thresholds, rules, and exception lists. This flexibility supports the different security requirements of different teams and applications.Another embodiment of the present invention is that the system maintains detailed protocols of all scans, scores, decisions, and actions in a secure format. It creates audit records and reports that are used to meet regulations. This facilitates transparency and compliance with regulations.A further embodiment of the present invention integrates into common tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, Slack and Teams. This ensures seamless communication, real-time updates and automatic problem tracking. Development and safety teams remain matched to one another during the entire process.Another embodiment of the present invention is that the system adjusts its responses based on threat trends and updated policies. It supports machine learning based decision logic for more intelligent contextual control triggers. This increases the resistance to developing safety threats.Another embodiment of the present invention is that the system reduces manual effort by automatizing recognition, analysis and enforcement. It protects software integrity without delaying provisioning. This provides a balance between safety and the agility required by modern DevOps practices.The present invention relates to an automated system for triggering security checks that has been developed to improve CI / CD workflows by integrating real-time weak point scans and enforcement mechanisms. It includes key modules, including a scan orchestration module to initiate security checks, a threat classification evaluation module, and a actions initiation control module based on defined policies. Other modules are policy management for adapting security rules, audit and report module for traceability, and integration module for seamless communication with external tools. Together, these modules cooperate to detect, analyze, and react to vulnerabilities during software provisioning. The system provides continuous protection without compromising the speed and efficiency of modern DevOps processes.Weak Spot Scan orchestration Module:This module is integrated into the CI / CD pipeline to automatically initiate weak point scans in predefined phases, e.g. after code commits, during the buildings or before provisioning. It interfaces with common scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, Trivy, or OWASP dependency check) and ensures that scans are performed in real time without compromising the performance of the pipeline. The module supports both static (SAST) and dynamic (DAST) analyses and can be configured using project-specific policies.Module for Evaluating and Classifying Weak Spots:Once the scan results are present, this module processes and classifies the vulnerabilities based on severity, utility, and compliance requirements (e.g., CVSS scores, NIST policies). It filters false positives and identifies critical weak spots that must be immediately corrected. The classification logic may also take into account contextual factors such as the sensitivity of the plant or the deployment environment to prioritize the responsive actions.3. Safety Control Trigger Module:This core module acts as a decision making engine which interprets classified vulnerabilities and initiates appropriate security checks. Depending on severity and predefined rules, actions such as stopping buildings, sending warnings, forcing remedial flows, or isolating risky artifacts may be initiated. The engine supports rule-based and machine learning-based decision models to adaptively respond to evolving threat landscapes.Management and configuration module of policies:With this module, security teams and DevOps engineers can define, manage, and adjust security policies that determine how the system behaves under various conditions. It includes a user interface or API for defining thresholds, white lists, rules for handling exceptions, and integration preferences. Policies may be enforced globally or per project, team, or provisioning phase.Audit Logging and Reporting Module:All security events, scan results, decisions and control triggers are logged by this module in a secure and tamperproof format. It offers detailed reports, compliance dashboards, and test paths for internal checks and legal requirements. The module supports export to external SIEM systems and compliance platforms for further analysis.Integration and Notification Module:This module ensures seamless communication with external tools and systems such as Slack, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and email platforms. It provides real-time notifications, automatically opens tickets for unsolved vulnerabilities, and synchronizes status updates between participants. This ensures transparency and a rapid reaction of the development, safety and operating teams.The invention is explained again below with reference to the figure. The following shows: FIG. 1 : an automated security control trigger system ( 100) based on real-time weak point scans in CI / CD workflowsFIG. 1 shows an automated system for triggering security checks ( 100) on the basis of real-time weak point scans in CI / CD workflows. The system embeds itself in the CI / CD workflow in order to ensure seamless and automated security control. As the code traverses the pipeline, the vilerability scan orchestration module initiates real-time scans at defined control points such as post-commit, pre-build or pre-deployment. The scan results are immediately processed by the weak link assessment and classification module, noise is filtered out, and detected problems are classified based on severity, risk impact, and compliance standards. These results are forwarded to the security control trigger module, which evaluates them on the basis of the defined safety guidelines and specifies the corresponding reaction, for example the stopping of the build, the blocking of the provision or the forwarding of warnings. The policy management module regulates the thresholds and rules that define these automatic actions and allows adaptation to the particular project or enterprise. Throughout the process, the audit logging and reporting module records each action, decision, and event to ensure traceability, government, and compliance reporting. At the same time, the integration and notification module ensures that all relevant participants are informed about their preferred platforms and automatically creates tickets or tasks for follow-up measures if necessary. This closed loop system allows for real-time proactive security implementation in CI / CD workflows without compromising development speed or flexibility.

Claims

An automated security control trigger system (100) for integration into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) workflows, the system comprising: a) a vulnerabilities scan orchestration module configured to trigger real-time security scans in predefined phases within a CI / CD pipeline; b) a vulnerabilities assessment and classification module configured to analyze scan results and classify vulnerabilities based on severity, risk profile, and compliance metrics; c) a security control trigger module configured to evaluate classified vulnerabilities based on predefined security policies and automatically perform one or more control actions in response to a detected vulnerabilities; d) a policy management and configuration module configured to allow users to define, modify, and enforce security rules and control action thresholds; e) a logging and reporting module configured to record scan results, policy evaluations, and control triggers in a secure and tamper-proof manner; and f) an integration and notification module configured to interface external tools and communication platforms to provide alerts, generate tickets, and synchronize security-related events between participants.The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the weak point scan orchestration module is configured to initiate both static application security tests (SAST) and dynamic application security tests (DAST).The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the weak link evaluation and classification module uses common vibrability scoring system (CVSS) metrics to assign severity levels to the detected weak links.The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the safety control trigger engine is further configured to stop the CI / CD pipeline when vulnerabilities exceed a predefined risk threshold.The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the policy management and configuration module provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for defining project-specific security policies.The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the audit logging and reporting module generates compliance reports compatible with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the integration and notification module is configured to send alerts to collaboration tools such as Silack, Microsoft Teams, and Jira, and to open automated problem tickets upon detection of critical vulnerabilities.

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