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DevSecOps Learning Path

A DevSecOps course integrates security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, teaching how to automate security throughout development and deployment processes. It covers secure coding, continuous integration, automated testing, and vulnerability scanning to ensure robust security from the start. The course also emphasizes collaboration between development, security, and operations teams to create a culture of proactive risk management.

Introduction to DevSecOps

Fundamentals of Linux & Scripting

Introduction to Cloud & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Secure Software Development & SAST

CI/CD Security & DevSecOps Toolchain

Container Security & Kubernetes Hardening

Tool-Specific Tracks

Automated Security Testing & DAST

Compliance as Code & Governance

Certification Path:

Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)

AWS Certified Security – Specialty​

Threat Modeling for DevOps

Incident Response & Security Monitoring

Certification Path

GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)​

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)​

Red Teaming & DevSecOps Adversarial Simulation

Advanced Cloud & Serverless Security

Certification Path

GIAC DevSecOps Engineer (GDSOE)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)​

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)​

Hours Per Day

≈ 7-8 Months

≈ 6 Months

≈ 5 Months

System Administrator

Average Salary

$89,000 /year

What day-to-day looks like

  • System Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Design and Development
  • OS and Application Installation, Configuration, and Testing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • System Automation
  • Technical Support
  • Security and Backup
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Coordination

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FAQs

DevSecOps integrates security into the DevOps lifecycle.

  • DevOps engineers, security professionals, and cloud architects.
  • Secure CI/CD pipelines, automated security testing, and container security.

Basic DevOps, cloud, and security concepts.

  • Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • DevSecOps Engineer
  • Security Automation Engineer

Understand the fundamentals of integrating security into DevOps processes.

  • Topics Covered: DevSecOps principles, shift-left security, CI/CD basics, security in the SDLC.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Gain foundational knowledge of DevSecOps and its importance.

Develop core Linux skills and basic automation knowledge.

  • Topics Covered: Linux command line, Bash scripting, PowerShell basics, YAML for automation.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Learn the essential Linux and scripting skills needed for DevSecOps.

Understand how to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Topics Covered: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline security tools.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure CI/CD pipelines and implement automated security checks.

Learn secure coding practices and Static Application Security Testing (SAST).

  • Topics Covered: OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, SAST tools (SonarQube, Checkmarx), dependency scanning.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Implement security best practices in software development.

Secure containerized applications and Kubernetes environments.

  • Topics Covered: Docker security, Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, image scanning, runtime protection.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Implement security best practices in containerized environments.

Learn about Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and automation.

  • Topics Covered: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Selenium for security testing, API security testing.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Automate security testing in DevSecOps workflows.

Implement security compliance checks in DevOps workflows

  • Topics Covered: CIS Benchmarks, NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Open Policy Agent (OPA), security auditing.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Automate compliance checks in cloud and on-prem environments.

Identify and mitigate security risks in applications and infrastructure.

  • Topics Covered: STRIDE, PASTA, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, data flow diagrams.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Conduct threat modeling for DevOps workflows.

Implement security monitoring and response for DevOps environments.

  • Topics Covered: SIEM integration, logging and monitoring, ELK Stack, AWS GuardDuty, Azure Sentinel.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Detect and respond to security threats in DevOps pipelines.

Understand how attackers exploit DevOps environments.

  • Topics Covered: Supply chain attacks, CI/CD pipeline attacks, misconfiguration exploitation, red teaming for DevSecOps.
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Outcome: Identify and mitigate real-world DevOps security threats.

Secure cloud-native applications and serverless functions.

  • Topics Covered: AWS Lambda security, Google Cloud Functions security, API security, Zero Trust in cloud security.
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure cloud-native and serverless applications at scale.
  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
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  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.

Learn how IAM policies are designed, implemented, and aligned with governance frameworks.

  • Topics Covered: Access control models (RBAC, ABAC), identity lifecycle management, compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build skills to manage IAM policies and governance processes.

Explore the fundamentals of IAM, including how organizations manage identities and secure access.

  • Topics Covered: Authentication vs. Authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand IAM’s role in cybersecurity and compliance.

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics Covered: Threats and vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management basics.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.