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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

  1. Course participants should have knowledge of running basic linux commands like ls, cd, mkdir etc.,
  2. Course participants should have basic understanding of application Security practices like OWASP Top 10.
  3. You don’t need any experience with Dev or DevOps tools.

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Basics

  1. What is DevOps?
  2. DevOps Building Blocks- People, Process and Technology.
  3. DevOps Principles – Culture, Automation, Measurement and Sharing (CAMS)
  4. Benefits of DevOps – Speed, Reliability, Availability, Scalability, Automation, Cost and Visibility.
  5. What is Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment?
    1. Continuous Integration to Continuous Deployment to Continuous Delivery.
    2. Continuous Delivery vs Continuous Deployment.
    3. General workflow of CI/CD pipeline.
    4. Blue/Green deployment strategy
    5. Achieving full automation.
    6. Designing a CI/CD pipeline for web application.
  6. Common Challenges faced when using DevOps principle.
  7. 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

  1. Gitlab/Github
  2. Docker
  3. Gitlab CI/Github Actions/Circle CI/Jenkins/Travis/
  4. OWASP ZAP
  5. Ansible
  6. Inspec
  7. Hands-on Labs:
    1. Building a CI Pipeline using  Gitlab CI/Jenkins/Travis and Gitlab/Github Actions
    2. Use the above tools to create a complete CI/CD pipeline.
    3. 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.,

Chapter 3: Secure SDLC and CI/CD pipeline

  1. What is Secure SDLC
  2. Secure SDLC Activities and Security Gates
    1. Security Requirements ( Requirements)
    2. Threat Modelling  (Design)
    3. Static Analysis and Secure by Default ( Implementation)
    4. Dynamic Analysis(Testing)
    5. OS Hardening, Web/Application Hardening (Deploy)
    6. Security Monitoring/Compliance (Maintain)
  3. DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
    1. Maturity levels and tasks involved
    2. 4-axes in DSOMM
    3. How to go from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 4
    4. Best practices for Maturity Level 1
    5. Considerations for Maturity Level 2
    6. Challenges in Maturity Level 3
    7. Dream of achieving Maturity Level 2
  4. Usings tools of the trade to do the above activities in CI/CD
  5. Embedding Security as part of CI/CD pipeline
  6. DevSecOps and challenges with Pentesting and Vulnerability Assessment.
  7. Hands-on Labs:
    1. Create a CI/CD pipeline suitable for modern application.
    2. Manage the findings in a fully automated pipeline.

Chapter 4: Software Component Analysis (SCA) in CI/CD pipeline

  1. What is Software Component Analysis.
  2. Software Component Analysis and Its challenges.
  3. What to look in a SCA solution (Free or Commercial).
  4. Embedding SCA tools like OWASP Dependency Checker, Safety, RetireJs and NPM Audit, Snyk into the pipeline.
  5. Hands-On Labs:
    1. using RetireJS and NPM to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Javascript Code Base.
    2. 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

  1. What is Static Application Security Testing.
  2. Static Analysis and Its challenges.
  3. Embedding SAST tools like Find Bugs into the pipeline.
  4. Secrets scanning to prevent secret exposure in the code.
  5. Writing custom checks to catch secrets leak age in an organization.
  6. Hands-On Labs:
    1. using SpotBugs to scan Java code.
    2. using trufflehog/gitrob to scan for secrets in CI/CD pipeline.
    3. using brakeman/bandit to scan Ruby on Rails and Python Code Base.

Chapter 6: DAST (Dynamic Analysis) in CI/CD pipeline

  1. What is Dynamic Application Security Testing.
  2. Dynamic Analysis and Its challenges ( Session Management, AJAX Crawling )
  3. Embedding DAST tools like ZAP and Burp Suite Dastardly into the pipeline.
  4. SSL misconfiguration testing
  5. Server Misconfiguration Testing like secret folders and files.
  6. Creating baseline scans for DAST.
  7. Hands-On Labs:
    1. using ZAP to configure per commit/weekly/monthly scans.

Chapter 7: Infrastructure as Code and Its Security

  1. What is Infrastructure as Code and its benefits.
  2. Platform + Infrastructure Definition + Configuration Management.
  3. Introduction to Ansible
    1. Benefits of Ansible.
    2. Push and Pull based configuration management systems
    3. Modules, tasks, roles and Playbooks
  4. Tools and Services which helps to achieve IaaC
  5. Hands-On Labs:
    1. Docker and Ansible
    2. Using Ansible to create Golden images and harden Infrastructure.

Chapter 8: Compliance as code

  1. Different approaches to handle compliance requirements at DevOps scale
  2. Using configuration management to achieve compliance.
  3. Manage compliance using Inspec/OpenScap at Scale.
  4. Hands-On Labs:
    1. Create a Inspec profile to create compliance checks for your organization
    2. Use Inspec profile to scale compliance.

Chapter 9: Vulnerability Management with custom tools

  1. Approaches to manage the vulnerabilities in the organization.
  2. Hands-On Labs:
    1. Using Defect Dojo for vulnerability management.

    Practical DevSecOps Certifications Process

    1. After completing the course schedule the exam on your prefered date.
    2. Pass the exam to get Certified DevSecOps Professional Certification.
    3. Process of achieving practical devsecops course certifications can be found on the exam and certification page..
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      CI/CD Pipeline Security

      • Integrate SCA, SAST, and DAST in pipelines
      • Catch vulnerabilities before production
      • Balance security with development velocity

      Security Test Automation

      • Automate testing across the entire SDLC
      • Implement GitLab CI, OWASP ZAP, and Ansible
      • Reduce manual security bottlenecks

      Infrastructure as Code

      • Apply IaC and Compliance as Code techniques
      • Use Ansible and Inspec for consistency
      • Maintain security standards across environments

      DevSecOps Maturity Model

      • Progress from DSOMM Level 0 to Level 2
      • Build systematic improvement programs
      • Measure and track security maturity

      Vulnerability Management

      • Create customized tracking systems
      • Integrate security with existing workflows
      • Transform security into a competitive advantage

      Real-World Implementation

      • Apply DevSecOps strategies through labs
      • Implement infrastructure-as-code security
      • Automate compliance and vulnerability scanning

      We have provided training and presented at numerous industry events.

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      Frequently asked questions

      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.

      What is the average salary increase after completing the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?

      Based on our conversations with hundreds of our learners across various geographies, we’ve observed a salary boost of 15% to 75%. This is based on the previous compensation, years of experience, sector, geography, and other relevant factors.

      However, the most common percentage we hear is between 20 to 25%. Many learners, after getting certified, talk to their managers to demonstrate the newly acquired skills and make a case for a higher percentage of salary boost.   

      The global DevSecOps market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow from $8.84 billion in 2024 to between $20 billion and $32 billion by 2030.

      Professionals without certification typically earn $82,200 to $105,000 annually. Those who complete the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course boost their salaries to $115,000–$136,104 or higher, reflecting their ability to embed security into development pipelines. 

      Developers, QA engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and traditional security pros are increasingly upskilling through this certification to move into DevSecOps roles, gaining strategic responsibilities and higher pay as organizations prioritize certified experts.

      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 10,000+ 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.

      Unmatched practical focus

      70% hands-on labs for Mastering real-world scenario’s.

      Expert-crafted curriculum

      Get real-world insights from the experienced Security Experts.

      Practical exam

      Take a 6-hour examination to show what you have learned.

      24/7 expert support

      Unbeatable guidance throughout your learning journey.
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      Unlock your potential with DevSecOps Certification! Our Certified DevSecOps Professional Course equips you with job-ready skills. Conquer the 6-hour exam with confidence and open doors to exciting opportunities and Challenges.