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# Add test to CI/CD Pipeline

The "Add to CI/CD Pipeline" feature allows you to integrate Akto's security tests directly into your continuous integration and deployment workflow. This enables automated security testing as part of your development lifecycle, ensuring that vulnerabilities are caught before reaching production.

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