Webhooksenable automatic and event-driven interactions between applications. In the context of code repositories and vulnerability scanning, webhooksautomate the scanning processevery time new code is committed. Thisensures continuous security coveragewithout relying on manual triggers, thereby embedding security checks into the development lifecycle efficiently. This automation leads to improved coverage and faster identification of vulnerabilities at the earliest stage possible in the DevSecOps pipeline.
Reference:
Mya Heath,CompTIA CySA+ All-in-One Exam Guide(2024), Chapter 2: "Webhooks are typically automated and allow for real-time data transfer to trigger workflows like vulnerability scans."