Definition

OffSecDevOps

OffSecDevOps is the application of DevOps engineering within offensive security teams — combining automation, agentic orchestration, and governed human expertise to deliver repeatable, auditable testing across both episodic engagements and continuous validation programmes.

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Why it matters

Engineered delivery

Version-controlled, reproducible test runs with clear agent telemetry, evidence, and auditability for human review.

Human-in-the-loop

Agentic tooling accelerates discovery and exploitation; humans govern autonomy boundaries, interpret risk, and own final decisions.

Assurance at pace

Applies the cadence and rigour of DevOps to offensive testing — enabling continuous validation and CTEM-aligned assurance without losing control.

Outline Maturity Framework

A practical path from engineered, episodic engagements to governed continuous validation. Use this as a basis for discussion, to benchmark teams and plan capability development in an AI-augmented world.

Level 1 — Engineered Engagements

Episodic tests run via pipelines, with scope and parameters defined in configuration/code for reproducibility, logging, and audit.

Level 2 — Repeatable Orchestration

Reusable workflows across engagements; standardised finding schema; automated report generation with built-in human approval checkpoints and basic AI guardrails.

Level 3 — Integrated Testing

Event- or schedule-triggered runs for key assets; agentic selection of tools; orchestration with clear escalation paths, and integration with ticketing and telemetry for observability.

Level 4 — Continuous Validation

Continuous, agent-assisted validation with live dashboards, governed autonomy limits, automated retesting on change, and alignment with CTEM/exposure management programmes.

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