Certified DevSecOps Professional
Integrate security seamlessly into your development pipeline. Our hands-on DevSecOps Certification teaches you to build automated security pipelines, manage vulnerabilities at scale, and drive the cultural change needed to make security everyone’s responsibility. Cut vulnerability remediation time by 73% with DevSecOps skills, achieve 3x faster deployments while enhancing security.
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DevSecOps Certification Prerequisites
- Course participants should have knowledge of running basic linux commands like ls, cd, mkdir etc.,
- Course participants should have basic understanding of application Security practices like OWASP Top 10.
- You don’t need any experience with Dev or DevOps tools.
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Basics
- What is DevOps?
- DevOps Building Blocks- People, Process and Technology.
- DevOps Principles – Culture, Automation, Measurement and Sharing (CAMS)
- Benefits of DevOps – Speed, Reliability, Availability, Scalability, Automation, Cost and Visibility.
- What is Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment?
- Continuous Integration to Continuous Deployment to Continuous Delivery.
- Continuous Delivery vs Continuous Deployment.
- General workflow of CI/CD pipeline.
- Blue/Green deployment strategy
- Achieving full automation.
- Designing a CI/CD pipeline for web application.
- Common Challenges faced when using DevOps principle.
- Case studies on DevOps of cutting edge technology at Facebook, Amazon and Google
Demo: A full enterprise grade DevSecOps Pipeline.
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Tools of the trade
- Gitlab/Github
- Docker
- Gitlab CI/Github Actions/Circle CI/Jenkins/Travis/
- OWASP ZAP
- Ansible
- Inspec
- Hands-on Labs:
- Building a CI Pipeline using Gitlab CI/Jenkins/Travis and Gitlab/Github Actions
- Use the above tools to create a complete CI/CD pipeline.
- Using BDD security to codify threats.
Note: Once you learn the above tools, you will be able to create DevSecOps Pipelines in Cloud providers like AWS, Azure DevOps etc.,
What you’ll learn from the Certified DevSecOps Professional?
Build secure CI/CD pipelines incorporating SCA, SAST, and DAST security tools to detect vulnerabilities early, preventing costly breaches while maintaining development velocity.
Automate security testing across the entire SDLC with practical implementation of DevSecOps tools like GitLab CI, OWASP ZAP, and Ansible that reduce manual security bottlenecks.
Implement Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code techniques using Ansible and Inspec to maintain consistent security standards across all environments.
Mature your organization's DevSecOps program using the DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM) framework to systematically progress from Level 0 to Level 2 capabilities.
Create customized vulnerability management systems that integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, transforming security from a blocker into a competitive advantage.
Apply practical DevSecOps strategies through 100+ hands-on labs covering SCA, SAST, DAST, infrastructure-as-code, compliance automation, and vulnerability management.
Chapter 3: Secure SDLC and CI/CD pipeline
- What is Secure SDLC
- Secure SDLC Activities and Security Gates
- Security Requirements ( Requirements)
- Threat Modelling (Design)
- Static Analysis and Secure by Default ( Implementation)
- Dynamic Analysis(Testing)
- OS Hardening, Web/Application Hardening (Deploy)
- Security Monitoring/Compliance (Maintain)
- DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
- Maturity levels and tasks involved
- 4-axes in DSOMM
- How to go from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 4
- Best practices for Maturity Level 1
- Considerations for Maturity Level 2
- Challenges in Maturity Level 3
- Dream of achieving Maturity Level 2
- Usings tools of the trade to do the above activities in CI/CD
- Embedding Security as part of CI/CD pipeline
- DevSecOps and challenges with Pentesting and Vulnerability Assessment.
- Hands-on Labs:
- Create a CI/CD pipeline suitable for modern application.
- Manage the findings in a fully automated pipeline.
Chapter 4: Software Component Analysis (SCA) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Software Component Analysis.
- Software Component Analysis and Its challenges.
- What to look in a SCA solution (Free or Commercial).
- Embedding SCA tools like OWASP Dependency Checker, Safety, RetireJs and NPM Audit, Snyk into the pipeline.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using RetireJS and NPM to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Javascript Code Base.
- using Safety/pip to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Python Code Base.
Demo: Using OWASP Dependency Checker to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Java Code Base.
Chapter 5: SAST (Static Analysis) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Static Application Security Testing.
- Static Analysis and Its challenges.
- Embedding SAST tools like Find Bugs into the pipeline.
- Secrets scanning to prevent secret exposure in the code.
- Writing custom checks to catch secrets leak age in an organization.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using SpotBugs to scan Java code.
- using trufflehog/gitrob to scan for secrets in CI/CD pipeline.
- using brakeman/bandit to scan Ruby on Rails and Python Code Base.
Chapter 6: DAST (Dynamic Analysis) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Dynamic Application Security Testing.
- Dynamic Analysis and Its challenges ( Session Management, AJAX Crawling )
- Embedding DAST tools like ZAP and Burp Suite Dastardly into the pipeline.
- SSL misconfiguration testing
- Server Misconfiguration Testing like secret folders and files.
- Creating baseline scans for DAST.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using ZAP to configure per commit/weekly/monthly scans.
Chapter 7: Infrastructure as Code and Its Security
- What is Infrastructure as Code and its benefits.
- Platform + Infrastructure Definition + Configuration Management.
- Introduction to Ansible
- Benefits of Ansible.
- Push and Pull based configuration management systems
- Modules, tasks, roles and Playbooks
- Tools and Services which helps to achieve IaaC
- Hands-On Labs:
- Docker and Ansible
- Using Ansible to create Golden images and harden Infrastructure.
Chapter 8: Compliance as code
- Different approaches to handle compliance requirements at DevOps scale
- Using configuration management to achieve compliance.
- Manage compliance using Inspec/OpenScap at Scale.
- Hands-On Labs:
- Create a Inspec profile to create compliance checks for your organization
- Use Inspec profile to scale compliance.
Chapter 9: Vulnerability Management with custom tools
- Approaches to manage the vulnerabilities in the organization.
- Hands-On Labs:
- Using Defect Dojo for vulnerability management.
- Using Defect Dojo for vulnerability management.
Practical DevSecOps Certifications Process
- After completing the course schedule the exam on your prefered date.
- Pass the exam to get Certified DevSecOps Professional Certification.
- Process of achieving practical devsecops course certifications can be found on the exam and certification page..
Benefits of enrolling in the
Practical DevSecOps Courses
Master today’s security challenges with our updated curriculum and hands-on labs, preparing you for real-world threats.
Browser-based lab
Access all tools and exercises directly in your browser. Enjoy a practical, hassle-free learning experience - no downloads or installations needed!
Explore commands with our new AI-Powered 'Explain to me' feature
Gain detailed insights into any command with our AI-powered feature, designed to enhance your understanding and accelerate your learning.
Master cutting-edge tools
Enhance your security skills through hands-on experience with the latest industry tools in our labs. Get equipped for real-world applications and stay ahead of industry changes.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What are the prerequisites required before enrolling in the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
This course requires only basic Linux command knowledge and a foundational understanding of application security concepts like OWASP Top 10. No prior experience with Dev or DevOps tools is necessary: we’ll guide you through everything from scratch, making this DevSecOps Certification accessible to security professionals at any stage of their DevOps journey.
What’s included in the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course package?
The Certified DevSecOps Professional course includes 3 years of video access, 60 days of browser-based labs, 100+ guided lab exercises, a PDF manual, checklists, 24/7 learner’s support through Mattermost, and a single exam attempt.
Do the Labs for the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course Start Immediately after enrollment?
No, course access doesn’t begin automatically upon enrollment. After purchase, you’ll select your preferred start date to activate your course period.
Does the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course come with CPE points?
Yes, the course offers 36 CPE points upon completion.
What is the Exam Format for the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
The exam consists of 5 challenges to be solved within 6 hours, followed by a 24-hour window to complete and submit the report for evaluation. For more information, visit this link.
Should I go to an exam center, or is the exam online?
Yes, the certification exam is fully online and can be completed from anywhere – your home, office, or preferred location.
How long is the Certified DevSecOps Professional Certification valid?
The DevSecOps Professional Certification is a lifetime credential. Once you’ve earned, it will last throughout your career.
Why Certified DevSecOps Professional Course from Practical DevSecOps?
This Certified DevSecOps Professional course builds practical security skills through 100+ hands-on labs using industry-standard tools. Join 5000+ DevSecOps professionals who earn higher salaries by integrating security without slowing delivery. This CDP Certification demonstrates you can build secure CI/CD pipelines that protect organizations from vulnerabilities while accelerating software releases.
You’ll learn to:
- Architect end-to-end secure CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.
- Integrate automated security testing without slowing development velocity.
- Implement Infrastructure and Compliance as Code for consistent security.
- Build customized vulnerability management systems for your organization.
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After two months of studying and a grueling 12-hour exam last Saturday, I'm happy to share I can now call myself a Certified DevSecOps Professional!
Would recommend the course to anyone that wants to really get hands-on and technical with tooling such as SCA, SAST, DAST, IaC and CaC.
I received good news over the Thanksgiving week: I passed my Certified Container Security Expert exam! This is exam is provided by the Practical DevSecOps training group, which I highly recommend for hands-on skills in the DevSecOps field. The practical labs and 6 hour exam covers a number of security strategies and tools, including: Harbor, Cosign, Trivy, Grype, Snyk, Dockle, Seccomp and many more! The training is FIRST CLASS!
I am happy to share that I have lately gained the Practical DevSecOps Professional Certification (CDP).
Thanks to the Practical DevSecOps team, for both excellent material and a lot of great practical labs.
The certification finished off with a challenging 12 hours practical exam and extensive report writing.
I'm excited to share that I have successfully obtained the CCNSE certification!
This accomplishment has provided me with advanced abilities to effectively secure microservices, containers and Kubernetes environments.
I now possess comprehensive expertise in handling attacks, implementing defenses, and ensuring compliance within these complex systems.
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After two months of studying and a grueling 12-hour Practical exam, I'm happy to share that I can now call myself a Certified DevSecOps Professional!
Warmly recommend this excellent course for technical architects, or engineers who want to gain hands-on skills on how to embed security across modern SDLC.
The labs covered running below mentioned security tools using Docker and building E2E DevOps pipeline with integrated security automation using GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions.
SCA, SAST, DAST, Infra as Code/hardening (IaC), Compliance as Code(CaC), Vulnerability mgmt
Thanks Practical DevSecOps
This was a great course with practical training for how to embed automated security scanning into a CI/CD pipeline, plus hardening and compliance checks using an everything-as-code approach. Finishing off with a challenging 12 hour practical exam and extensive report writing requirement and assessment to gain the Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certificate. Thanks to Mohammed A. Imran and Raj Shekar of Practical DevSecOps.
After very challenging 12-hours hands-on exam and preparing extensive exam report I am now Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)!
The quality of the course material was surprisingly good and the lab environment is better than any other that I've come across. And in the AppSec field, I have seen quite a few of them. If you want to learn about application security, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, IaC, CaC, SAST, DAST, SCA and these other crazy but very cool acronyms and buzzwords, you would be very wise to join this course.
Whoa! After completing 139 lab exercises and intensive 12 hour exam in 1,5 months, I am finally a Certified DevSecOps Professional too. 🎉
Warmly recommend this excellent course for technical Product Owners, architects or engineers who want to gain hands-on skills on how to embed security across modern SDLC.
The labs covered running below mentioned security tools using Docker and building E2E DevOps pipeline with integrated security automation using GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI and GitHub Actions.
SCA: Safety, pip-audit, RetireJS, dependency-check, Snyk, npm audit, auditjs, bundler-audit SAST: Trufflehog, detect-secrets, Bandit, Gosec, semgrep, hadolint, FindSecBugs, njsscan, pylint, Brakeman, SonarQube DAST: nikto, nmap, SSLyze, ZAP, Dastardly Infra as Code/hardening: Ansible, AnsibleVault, TFLint, Checkov, Terrascan, tfsec, Snyk Compliance as Code: Inspec for CIS Benchmark, ASVS, Docker compliance Vulnerability mgmt using DefectDojo
I am happy to share that I have lately gained the Practical DevSecOps Professional Certification (CDP).
Thanks to the Practical DevSecOps team, for both excellent material and a lot of great practical labs.
The certification finished off with a challenging 12 hours practical exam and extensive report writing.
I recently took the Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification from Practical DevSecOps. I would recommend the course for anybody that is interested in DevSecOps. The course material was well-written and presented. The labs were very helpful for real-world applications, and the test was a fun challenge.
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