DevSecOps

DevSecOps Course Structure by Skill Level

Beginner Level: DevSecOps Fundamentals

Focus: Understanding DevSecOps concepts and culture.

• Introduction to DevSecOps:
  • DevSecOps philosophy, culture, and principles.
  • Security by design and shift-left approach.
  • Integration of security into the DevOps pipeline.
• Security Fundamentals:
  • Basic security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, risks).
  • Common security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
  • Compliance regulations (GDPR, PCI DSS).

Intermediate Level: DevSecOps Tools and Practices

Focus: Implementing security controls and using DevSecOps tools.

• Security Testing:
  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST).
  • Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).
  • Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS).
• Security Automation:
  • Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Security automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Threat Modeling:
  • Identifying and mitigating security risks.
  • Threat modeling methodologies.
• Cloud Security:
  • Securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Identity and access management (IAM).

Advanced Level: DevSecOps Architecture and Engineering

Focus: Designing and implementing advanced DevSecOps strategies.

• DevSecOps Architecture:
  • Security architecture design.
  • Zero-trust architecture.
  • DevSecOps metrics and KPIs.
• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR):
  • SOAR platforms and capabilities.
  • Incident response and automation.
• Threat Intelligence:
  • Threat intelligence sources and analysis.
  • Threat hunting and incident response.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Advanced compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Risk assessment and management.

Additional Considerations:

• Hands-on Labs: Practical exercises with security tools and platforms.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of DevSecOps implementations.
• Certifications: Align courses with relevant certifications