The DevSecOps Foundation Certification by DevOpsSchool, in association with Rajesh Kumar from www.RajeshKumar.xyz, equips students with essential knowledge to integrate security practices into DevOps workflows. This certification is designed for professionals aiming to incorporate security principles in all stages of the software development lifecycle, enhancing the overall security, efficiency, and reliability of their projects.
Who Should Take This Certification?
- DevOps Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), and Security Engineers
- Developers and IT Operations professionals
- QA Engineers and Automation Testers
- Project Managers and Compliance Officers
- Anyone seeking to improve security in a DevOps environment
Learning Objectives
- Understand DevSecOps principles and why they are crucial for secure development
- Implement security best practices in CI/CD pipelines
- Apply automated security checks and tools for testing and compliance
- Foster a security-focused culture within development and operations teams
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities at every stage of the DevOps lifecycle
Agenda: DevSecOps Foundation Training & Certification
Here’s the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Manual Content in a tabular format:
| Section | Topics | Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding DevSecOps | What is Security? | Importance of security in software development |
| Why Security? | Reasons and benefits of embedding security into development | |
| What is DevSecOps? | Definition and principles of DevSecOps | |
| Understanding Types of Threats in DevOps | Overview of security threats in DevOps environments | |
| Why DevSecOps? | Benefits of DevSecOps for secure, efficient development | |
| DevOps Security Best Practice Approach | Security Phases in DevOps and Their Concerns | Exploring DevOps phases and associated security requirements |
| Recommendations for Security Practices in DevSecOps | Key practices to enhance security across the DevOps lifecycle | |
| Recommendations for Security Tools in DevSecOps | Suggested tools to address security challenges in DevOps | |
| DevOps Security Phases | Static Application Security Testing (SAST) | Identifying vulnerabilities in static code analysis |
| Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Security testing for running applications | |
| Runtime Application Security Testing (RAST) | Monitoring applications in real-time for security threats | |
| Database Security Scanning | Ensuring secure database configurations | |
| Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) | Securing mobile applications from vulnerabilities | |
| DevSecOps Practices | DevSecOps Practices with AWS | Security best practices and tools on the AWS platform |
| DevSecOps Practices with Docker | Secure container management and configuration with Docker | |
| DevSecOps Practices with Kubernetes | Kubernetes security practices, policies, and role management | |
| Implementing DevSecOps Tools | OWASP SonarQube for Code Scanning [Demo] | Demonstration of OWASP SonarQube for identifying code vulnerabilities |
| Chef InSpec for Application and Infrastructure Scanning [Demo] | Scanning applications and infrastructure with Chef InSpec | |
| ELK with Kibana for Log Analysis for Security Threats [Demo] | Using ELK and Kibana for security log analysis | |
| HashiCorp Vault for Secure Storage | Managing certificates, API keys, and passwords with HashiCorp Vault | |
| Fortify WebInspect for DAST | Utilizing Fortify WebInspect for Dynamic Application Security Testing | |
| Fortify Application Defender for RAST | Real-time application security testing with Fortify Application Defender |
This table organizes each section, topic, and subtopic in the DevSecOps Foundation Certification manual for clear reference, providing students with a structured guide to master DevSecOps practices and tools.
Practical Labs and Hands-On Exercises
- Setting up a secure CI/CD pipeline with automated security tests
- Configuring a basic SAST and DAST toolchain for code analysis
- Implementing secure access controls in Git and containerized environments
- Deploying Kubernetes security policies and best practices
Certification Exam Details
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions, case studies, and practical exercises
- Duration: 2 hours
- Passing Score: 70%
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding of DevOps and security fundamentals
Study Resources
- Books: “DevSecOps for Beginners,”“The DevOps Handbook”
- Video Tutorials and Webinars from DevOpsSchool
- Tools Documentation: OWASP, SonarQube, Aqua Security, Anchore
Trainer Profile
Rajesh Kumar is an experienced DevOps and DevSecOps trainer with a deep understanding of secure development practices. His sessions focus on practical implementations of DevSecOps tools and methodologies to enhance security in the development lifecycle.
Certification Benefits
Completing the DevSecOps Foundation Certification enables professionals to address security concerns proactively within DevOps workflows, making them essential assets for security-conscious organizations. This certification highlights a commitment to secure development and operational practices.