Guide · DevOps & Platform
DevOps Audit Checklist for Production
A practical DevOps audit checklist for security, backups, monitoring, and cost. Use it with APRF Core Profile gates—not a percentage score.
Use this with Self-attest (Core Profile quiz)—checklists help; gated artifacts decide pass/fail. Primary control: Change Management
Checklist finds gaps; gates decide ready
A DevOps audit walks secrets, IAM, backups/restore, logs/alerts, budgets, rate limits, and runbooks on purpose—hallway "we're fine" reviews miss the boring failures. One startup's structured pass found untested restore, silent billing, and frontend API keys; those became Core Profile blockers until fixed—no composite "score" required.
How to run the audit without theater
Walk the list and write pass/fail with a link to evidence for each row. Close blockers first (client keys, untested restore, no alerts). Run APRF Core Profile at `/aprf/assess/` when you want framework-aligned pass/fail—including AI gates if you call models. Re-assess when tickets close; don't treat the checklist as a one-time PDF.
Evidence over vibes
Auditors and buyers want artifacts. APRF Assessment turns the same themes into gated outcomes—use the checklist to prioritize, the assessment to prove.
Next: Change Management
Open the related pillar specification for mandatory checks, artifacts, and pass conditions. Self-attest is optional.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free DevOps audit checklist?
- Yes—use this guide plus the free APRF Core Profile assessment on StackRail. You get pass/fail blockers, not a vanity score.
- What should a DevOps audit cover?
- Security (keys, IAM), backups (tested restore), monitoring (logs, alerts), cost controls (budget alerts, rate limiting), incident response (runbooks).
- How do I get a free DevOps audit?
- Self-serve: run Core Profile at /aprf/assess/. For hands-on help, book a consulting review from /services/.