DevSecOps Foundation Certification Course

The DevSecOps Foundation Certification Course introduces learners to the principles of integrating security into the DevOps process. This course equips professionals with the skills to address security challenges, ensuring robust and secure software delivery.

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Overview

The DevSecOps Foundation Certification Course provides a comprehensive introduction to embedding security practices into DevOps workflows, equipping learners with the tools and knowledge to streamline secure software delivery. Learners will gain valuable insights into balancing speed, security, and compliance requirements while fostering seamless collaboration between development, operations, and security teams for successful software delivery and maintenance.

This course delves deeply into essential DevSecOps principles, including continuous security integration, automated security testing, and proactive vulnerability management strategies. Learners will develop the skills to identify potential risks early in the development cycle, implement robust secure coding practices, and adopt a security-first mindset that aligns with organisational goals throughout the software development lifecycle.

Delivered by MPES, this 2 – day engaging course combines expert-led training, practical scenarios, and real-world applications, ensuring learners can confidently implement DevSecOps practices. The training prepares learners thoroughly for certification, enabling them to contribute effectively to secure, high-quality software development while enhancing their professional standing and advancing their careers in DevSecOps roles.

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of DevSecOps and its importance
Learn to integrate security within DevOps workflows
Master automated security testing techniques
Gain skills in vulnerability identification and mitigation
Develop secure coding practices
Explore tools and practices for continuous security delivery
Prepare for the DevSecOps Foundation certification exam

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Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Basic knowledge of software development and IT operations is recommended.
Understanding DevOps practices is beneficial but not mandatory.
Proficiency in English is required as course materials and exams are in English

Learning Outcomes

Acquire expertise in DevSecOps principles and practices.
Learn to integrate automated security measures into development pipelines.
Enhance your ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
Gain a globally recognised certification that validates your skills.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals in development, operations, and security roles aiming to strengthen their DevSecOps expertise. It benefits:

Software Developers
DevOps Engineers
Security Professionals
IT Managers
Quality Assurance Teams

Course content

Module 1: Realising DevSecOps Outcomes

Origins of DevOps
Evolution of DevSecOps
Other Frameworks
CALMS
The Three Ways

Module 2: Defining the Cyberthreat Landscape (CTL)

Storytime and Outcomes
What is the Cyber Threat Landscape?
What is the Threat?
What Do We Protect From?
What Do We Protect, and Why?
How Do I Talk to Security?

Module 3: Building a Responsive DevSecOps Model

Model with Components
Technical, Business and Human Toll Outcomes
What’s Being Measured? Integration, Current State and Delta?
Gating and Thresholding
Incremental Improvements

Module 4: Integrating DevSecOps Stakeholders

DevSecOps State of Mind
What Good Culture Looks Like
DevSecOps Stakeholders
What’s at Stake for Who?
People, Process, Technology and Governance

Module 5: Establishing DevSecOps Practices

Start Where You Are
Integrating People, Process, Technology and Governance
Continuous Security for DevSecOps
Onboarding Process for Stakeholders
Practices and Outcomes
Data Driven Decision Making and Response

Module 6: Best Practices to Get Started

Identifying Target State
Value Stream-Thinking
Flow
Feedback
Learning

Module 7: DevOps Pipelines and Continuous Compliance

Goal of a DevOps Pipeline
Why Continuous Compliance is Important
Archetypes and Reference Architectures
Coordinating DevOps Pipeline Construction
DevSecOps Tool Categories, Types and Examples

Module 8: Learning Using Outcomes

Security Training Options
Training as Policy
Experiential Learning
Cross-Skilling
DevSecOps Collective Body of Knowledge
Preparing for the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Exam
Next Steps

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. What is the purpose of the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Course?

This course equips learners with the knowledge to integrate security seamlessly into DevOps workflows, ensuring secure software delivery, improved collaboration, and proactive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle.

Q. How does this course help in implementing secure coding practices?

The course covers secure coding principles, tools, and techniques, helping learners adopt best practices for mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring security during software development and delivery.

Q. What is the format of the certification exam?

The certification exam is multiple-choice, focusing on practical applications of DevSecOps principles and tools. The course provides thorough preparation with practice exercises and exam tips.

Q. What tools are explored in this course?

The course covers essential DevSecOps tools, including automated security testing frameworks, vulnerability scanning software, and risk assessment tools, enabling learners to enhance DevOps workflows securely.

Q. How can this course benefit my career in DevSecOps?

By mastering DevSecOps principles, learners gain expertise in secure software delivery, enhancing their professional credibility and unlocking advanced roles in development, operations, and security.

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