Mastering DevSecOps: A Comprehensive Guide

Integrating Security in DevOps, Master CI/CD Pipeline Security, and Automation for a Robust DevSecOps Strategy

Welcome to our course, “Mastering DevSecOps: A Comprehensive Guide”! If you’re exploring the idea of adopting DevSecOps and need guidance on how to get started or assess its suitability for your organization, this course is tailored for you. Here, you will gain a deep understanding of DevSecOps, its core principles, and how it can transform your software development practices by integrating security seamlessly into every stage of the development lifecycle.

What you’ll learn

  • Comprehensive Understanding of DevSecOps Tools : SAST,DAST and SCA..
  • Integration of Security into DevOps Pipelines..
  • Application of Key Security Principles..
  • Familiarity with Key Security Frameworks and Standards..
  • Implementing Continuous Security Monitoring and Auditing..
  • Leveraging Automation for Security Scalability..

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 1 lecture • 5min.
  • DevSecOps Principles –> 7 lectures • 30min.
  • Benefits of DevSecOps –> 5 lectures • 24min.
  • What It Is and Why You Should Care: Automated Security Testing –> 5 lectures • 19min.
  • Understanding the Common Types of Automated Security Testing –> 7 lectures • 26min.
  • How to Start Implementing Automated Security Testing –> 6 lectures • 21min.

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Welcome to our course, “Mastering DevSecOps: A Comprehensive Guide”! If you’re exploring the idea of adopting DevSecOps and need guidance on how to get started or assess its suitability for your organization, this course is tailored for you. Here, you will gain a deep understanding of DevSecOps, its core principles, and how it can transform your software development practices by integrating security seamlessly into every stage of the development lifecycle.

 

Throughout this course, we will dive into the foundational concepts of DevSecOps, starting with an overview of what DevSecOps is and why it’s crucial in today’s fast-paced software development environment. You’ll learn about the core principles that define DevSecOps, such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Security, and how these principles differ from traditional DevOps practices by adding a critical layer of security. We’ll guide you through the benefits of adopting DevSecOps, from enhanced security posture and risk management to improved collaboration between development, operations, and security teams.

 

A significant focus of this course is on the importance of Automated Security Testing as a vital component within the DevSecOps framework. You’ll learn how automated security testing tools like Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) can be seamlessly integrated into your CI/CD pipelines to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the development process. This approach not only ensures secure code but also reduces costs and time associated with fixing security issues discovered later in the software development lifecycle.

 

We will also explore the types of environments where DevSecOps is most effective and discuss the pivotal changes you need to make in your development practices to integrate security as a core element of your workflow. This includes shifting left on security, which involves incorporating security measures early in the development process rather than treating them as an afterthought. By understanding the cultural and organizational shifts required, you’ll be better prepared to lead these changes within your team or organization.

 

One of the challenges in adopting DevSecOps is the abundance of myths and misconceptions that surround it. Throughout the course, we will debunk these common myths, such as the idea that DevSecOps is only suitable for large organizations or that it slows down the development process. By addressing these misconceptions, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for DevSecOps adoption in your team, demonstrating its value in enhancing security without compromising on speed or agility.

 

By the end of this course, you will be able to articulate DevSecOps concepts clearly and understand the technical and cultural shifts required for successful implementation. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques that automate and enhance security practices within your CI/CD pipelines, making security a seamless and integral part of your development process. Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, security professional, or team leader, this course will provide you with the insights and tools you need to effectively integrate DevSecOps into your software development lifecycle, ensuring your applications are both secure and scalable. Join us as we explore the comprehensive journey of mastering DevSecOps!