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CI/CD Policy - Manual Execution Only

Overview

ShareConnect implements a manual-only CI/CD policy where all automated testing and security scanning workflows must be explicitly triggered by authorized personnel. This approach ensures:

  • Controlled Resource Usage: No unexpected costs from automated runs
  • Quality Assurance: Tests run only when code is ready for validation
  • Security Focus: Security scans performed deliberately with full attention
  • Development Flexibility: No blocking of development workflow

Policy Statement

ALL CI/CD workflows are configured with workflow_dispatch triggers only. They will NOT execute automatically on:

  • Git commits
  • Pull requests
  • Branch pushes
  • Tag creation
  • Any other automated triggers

Available Workflows

1. Snyk Security Scanning

File: .github/workflows/snyk-security-scan.yml Purpose: Comprehensive security vulnerability assessment

Parameters:

  • scan_type: full, deps-only, container-only, gradle-only, quick
  • severity_threshold: low, medium, high, critical
  • fail_on_vulnerabilities: true/false

When to Run:

  • Before major releases
  • After dependency updates
  • During security audits
  • When investigating security concerns

2. Combined QA + Security Testing

File: .github/workflows/combined-qa-security.yml Purpose: Integrated functional testing and security scanning

Parameters:

  • run_qa_tests: Enable/disable QA testing
  • run_security_scan: Enable/disable security scanning
  • qa_test_suite: comprehensive, smoke, regression
  • security_scan_type: full, deps-only, container-only, gradle-only, quick
  • security_severity: low, medium, high, critical
  • fail_on_security_issues: true/false

When to Run:

  • Pre-release validation
  • Major feature completion
  • Integration testing phases
  • End-to-end validation

3. Comprehensive QA Testing

File: .github/workflows/comprehensive-qa.yml Purpose: AI-powered functional and performance testing

Parameters:

  • test_suite: comprehensive, smoke, regression

When to Run:

  • Feature development completion
  • Bug fix validation
  • Performance regression testing
  • UI/UX validation

Execution Guidelines

Who Can Trigger Workflows

Authorized Personnel:

  • Development Team Leads
  • QA Engineers
  • Security Officers
  • Release Managers
  • Repository Administrators

When to Trigger Workflows

Recommended Schedule:

  • Daily: Quick security scans during active development
  • Weekly: Full security scans and QA test suites
  • Pre-Release: Combined QA + Security testing
  • Post-Release: Regression testing validation

Trigger Conditions:

  • Code is committed and stable
  • Dependencies are updated and tested
  • No known critical issues exist
  • Team is prepared to address findings

How to Trigger Workflows

  1. Navigate to GitHub Actions

    https://github.com/your-org/ShareConnect/actions

  2. Select Workflow

    • Choose appropriate workflow from the list

  3. Configure Parameters

    • Set scan types, severity levels, test suites
    • Enable/disable specific testing components

  4. Execute Workflow

    • Click "Run workflow"
    • Monitor execution in real-time

  5. Review Results

    • Check workflow summary for key metrics
    • Download detailed reports from artifacts
    • Address any issues found

Local Development

Alternative to CI/CD

For development and testing without CI/CD resources:

# Quick security check (no Docker required)
./snyk_scan_on_demand.sh --severity medium

# Full security analysis (requires Docker)
./run_snyk_scan.sh --start
./run_snyk_scan.sh --scan

# Integrated QA + Security (requires emulator/device)
./run_ai_qa_with_snyk.sh

Local vs CI/CD Comparison

Aspect Local Development CI/CD Workflows
Speed Fast (subset testing) Comprehensive
Resources Local machine Cloud resources
Cost Free GitHub Actions minutes
Automation Manual execution Workflow automation
Reporting Local files GitHub artifacts

Quality Gates

Security Requirements

Before Release:

  • ✅ Zero critical vulnerabilities
  • ✅ ≤5 high-severity vulnerabilities (with mitigation plans)
  • ✅ All dependencies up-to-date within security SLA
  • ✅ Security scan completed within last 7 days

Before Deployment:

  • ✅ QA tests passing (≥95% success rate)
  • ✅ No blocking security issues
  • ✅ Performance benchmarks met
  • ✅ Integration tests successful

Automated Enforcement

Workflow Behavior:

  • Security scans fail on critical/high vulnerabilities (configurable)
  • QA tests fail on test failures (non-configurable)
  • Reports generated regardless of outcome
  • Notifications sent for failures (if configured)

Monitoring and Reporting

Workflow Metrics

Tracked Metrics:

  • Execution time and success rate
  • Vulnerability counts by severity
  • Test pass/fail ratios
  • Resource utilization

Reporting:

  • GitHub workflow summaries
  • Detailed HTML/JSON reports
  • Trend analysis over time
  • Slack/email notifications (optional)

Audit Trail

Maintained Records:

  • All workflow executions with parameters
  • Security scan results and timestamps
  • QA test results and coverage
  • Issue identification and resolution

Exceptions and Overrides

Emergency Situations

Allowed Overrides:

  • Critical security patches (immediate deployment)
  • Emergency bug fixes (reduced testing scope)
  • Infrastructure failures (alternative validation)

Override Process:

  1. Document emergency situation
  2. Notify team leads
  3. Execute minimal required testing
  4. Document override decision
  5. Schedule full testing post-deployment

Policy Changes

Policy Modification:

  • Requires approval from Development Lead
  • Security Officer review required
  • Documentation update mandatory
  • Team notification required

Support and Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Workflow Won't Start:

  • Check repository permissions
  • Verify workflow files are present
  • Confirm GitHub Actions are enabled

Scan Failures:

  • Verify SNYK_TOKEN is set in secrets
  • Check Docker availability (for full scans)
  • Review error logs in workflow output

Test Failures:

  • Check emulator setup
  • Verify ANTHROPIC_API_KEY for AI QA
  • Review device connectivity

Getting Help

Support Resources:

  • Check workflow logs for detailed errors
  • Review CI_CD_POLICY.md for procedures
  • Contact DevOps team for infrastructure issues
  • Security team for vulnerability concerns

Policy Compliance

Regular Reviews

Quarterly Review:

  • Assess workflow effectiveness
  • Review resource utilization
  • Update procedures as needed
  • Confirm manual-only policy adherence

Compliance Monitoring

Automated Checks:

  • Workflow trigger validation
  • Permission auditing
  • Resource usage monitoring
  • Policy compliance reporting

Quick Reference

Trigger Security Scan

  1. Go to Actions → "Snyk Security Scanning"
  2. Click "Run workflow"
  3. Select scan type and severity
  4. Monitor results

Trigger Combined Testing

  1. Go to Actions → "Combined QA + Security Testing"
  2. Click "Run workflow"
  3. Configure QA and security parameters
  4. Review integrated results

Emergency Override

  1. Document emergency situation
  2. Get approval from team lead
  3. Execute with minimal scope
  4. Schedule full testing later

Remember: Manual control ensures quality and prevents unexpected resource usage.