Automation Platform
Description
The Automation Platform contains infrastructure automation tools and orchestrators used for system deployment, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines within the Scheol Lab environment. It ensures repeatable, consistent, and auditable provisioning of infrastructure and application services.
Asset Identification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset ID | PLT-AUT-01 |
| CI Type | Platform |
| Asset Name | Automation Platform |
| Asset Category | Orchestration / CI-CD |
| Owner | Development Role (Dev) |
| Status | Planned |
| Location | Proxmox VM / Container |
| Primary Function | Infrastructure automation and deployment orchestration |
Asset Dependencies
| Dependency Type | Asset | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Proxmox Virtualization Platform | Planned |
| Information | Automation Playbooks | Planned |
| Platform | Identity Management Platform | Planned |
Relationships
| Relationship | Target CI |
|---|---|
| Orchestrates | Proxmox-hosted infrastructure and services |
| Consumes | Automation Playbooks |
| Supports | Security, logging, and monitoring platform deployments |
| Depends on | Identity Management Platform for access control |
Asset Classification
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Confidentiality | 🟨 Medium |
| Integrity | 🟥 High |
| Availability | 🟨 Medium |
Criticality score: 🟥 High
Rationale:
- Integrity is critical because improper automation could deploy insecure or misconfigured infrastructure.
- Confidentiality is medium: automation scripts may contain sensitive parameters.
- Availability is medium: downtime slows provisioning but does not immediately impact running services.
Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Development Role (Dev) | Maintain automation scripts, pipelines, and orchestrators |
| Operations Role (Ops) | Deploy automation platform components, ensure integration with infrastructure |
| Security Role (Sec) | Enforce security standards in automation, monitor access, validate scripts |
Security Controls (High-Level)
- Access control for orchestration tools
- Code review and approval for automation scripts
- Secrets management integration
- Logging and auditing of deployment actions
- Network segmentation for orchestration endpoints
Security Considerations
Main risks associated with this asset include:
- Compromise of automation scripts or pipelines
- Misconfiguration leading to insecure deployments
- Unauthorized execution of deployment processes
- Integration failures affecting multiple services
Mitigation measures:
- Implement strict RBAC and MFA for automation tools
- Store secrets securely using vaults or encrypted storage
- Perform regular audit and testing of automation workflows
- Isolate orchestration network and endpoints
Methodological References:
- ISO 27001 - Control 8.2 Privileged access rights ; Control 8.16 Monitoring activities ; Control 8.32 Change management.
- NIST CSF - PR.AC Identity Management, Authentication and Access Control ; PR.IP Information Protection Processes and Procedures ; DE.CM Continuous Monitoring.
- *EBIOS RM - Automation platforms as critical operational support assets.