DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF) Course Overview

To ensure a productive learning experience in the DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF) course, participants should ideally possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Familiarity with software development and delivery lifecycle.
• Awareness of basic security concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of general IT operations, including system administration.
• An open mindset and willingness to integrate security practices within DevOps processes.

Please note that while these prerequisites will help in grasping the course content more effectively, individuals with a strong desire to learn and improve their skill set in DevSecOps are encouraged to join, regardless of their current level of expertise.

Target Audience for DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF)

The DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF) course offers an in-depth understanding of integrating security into DevOps practices, targeting IT professionals focused on secure development and operations.

• DevOps Engineers
• Security Professionals and Security Analysts
• Software Developers and Software Engineers
• IT Security Engineers
• IT Managers and Team Leaders
• System Administrators
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Application Testers and Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists
• IT Project Managers
• Product Owners and Managers
• Technical Leads and Architects
• Risk Managers and Compliance Officers
• Anyone involved in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Professionals seeking to understand the importance of security in the DevOps lifecycle

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The DevSecOps Foundation® (DSOF) course equips learners with an understanding of key DevSecOps principles, practices, and tools to integrate security seamlessly into DevOps processes, enhancing cybersecurity measures and reducing risks.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of DevSecOps and its impact on the IT security landscape.
• Grasp key concepts, terms, and principles underlying DevSecOps practices.
• Learn how to integrate and apply security considerations throughout the DevOps lifecycle.
• Identify and analyze cyber threats to create a robust security posture within DevOps practices.
• Evaluate and influence organizational culture to support a resilient, security-focused mindset.
• Develop strategic approaches to security that align with organizational risk management and high-velocity IT environments.
• Implement general security considerations to avoid common pitfalls and enhance basic security hygiene.
• Manage Identity & Access Management (IAM) effectively and understand its criticality in DevSecOps.
• Apply best practices in application security, including automated testing techniques and threat modeling.
• Integrate operational security practices into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous compliance and improved security.
• Navigate governance, risk, compliance (GRC), and audit challenges by shifting policies and audit left in the development process.
• Set up effective log management, monitoring, and incident response mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents proactively.