DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program by Rajesh Kumar

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Welcome to the Future of Secure DevOps!

DevOpsSchool is thrilled to announce the launch of our DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program, expertly crafted and led by industry veteran Rajesh Kumar. As the demand for secure software development continues to grow, our comprehensive certification program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to seamlessly integrate security into your DevOps practices.

Why DevSecOps?

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, security cannot be an afterthought. Traditional security practices often struggle to keep up with the speed and agility of DevOps. That’s where DevSecOps comes in – embedding security into every phase of the development lifecycle, from planning and coding to testing and deployment, ensuring that security is everyone’s responsibility.

Meet Your Instructor: Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar is a renowned DevOps and DevSecOps expert with over a decade of experience in the field. His passion for transforming software development through innovative practices has made him a respected thought leader and mentor in the tech community. With Rajesh at the helm, this program promises a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, making you proficient in the latest DevSecOps tools and methodologies.

What You’ll Learn

Our DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program covers a wide array of topics to give you a holistic understanding of integrating security into DevOps. Key learning areas include:

DevSecOps Principles and Culture: Understand the core principles of DevSecOps and how to foster a security-first culture.
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Learn how to incorporate security practices into every phase of the SDLC.
Threat Modeling and Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential security threats.
Hands-On Tool Integration: Gain practical experience with popular DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Aqua Security, Terraform, Jenkins, Snyk, and more.
Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response: Implement continuous monitoring and effective incident response strategies to safeguard your applications.

Program Structure

This intensive 5-day training program is designed to be immersive and interactive, providing a balanced mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to take the DevSecOps Foundation Certification exam and advance your career as a certified DevSecOps professional.

Who Should Attend?

DevOps Engineers looking to enhance their security skills.
Security Professionals aiming to integrate with DevOps practices.
Developers and Testers wanting to adopt a security-first approach.
IT Managers and Architects interested in promoting a DevSecOps culture within their teams.

Join Us and Transform Your Career

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and become a part of the DevSecOps revolution. Enroll in the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program by Rajesh Kumar today and take the first step towards building secure, resilient, and compliant software.

About DevOpsSchool

DevOpsSchool is a premier training institution dedicated to providing top-notch education and resources in DevOps, Agile, and Cloud technologies. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the ever-evolving IT landscape.

For more information and to enroll, visit our website DevOpsSchool.\

Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to DevSecOps

Introduction to DevSecOps

Problem Statement: Understanding the need for integrating security into DevOps.
Overview: What is DevSecOps and why it matters.
Tools: Introduction to popular DevSecOps tools and their roles.

DevSecOps Principles and Culture

Problem Statement: Bridging the gap between development, operations, and security teams.
Core Principles: Shift-left security, continuous security, automation.
Tools: Overview of tools supporting cultural change and collaboration (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).

Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Problem Statement: Incorporating security into each phase of SDLC.
Phases: Planning, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.
Tools: Microsoft Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab.
Hands-on: Setting up a secure SDLC pipeline.

Threat Modeling and Risk Management

Problem Statement: Identifying and mitigating potential security threats early.
Techniques: STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA.
Tools: OWASP Threat Dragon, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool.
Hands-on: Creating a threat model for a sample application.

Day 2: Secure Coding and Testing

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Problem Statement: Detecting security issues in the codebase.
Introduction: Importance of SAST in DevSecOps.
Tool: SonarQube.
Hands-on: Integrating SonarQube with CI/CD pipeline for static code analysis.

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Problem Statement: Identifying vulnerabilities in running applications.
Introduction: How DAST complements SAST.
Tool: OWASP ZAP.
Hands-on: Running dynamic tests with OWASP ZAP.

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Problem Statement: Managing vulnerabilities in open-source components.
Introduction: Importance of SCA in modern applications.
Tool: Snyk.
Hands-on: Scanning dependencies with Snyk.

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Problem Statement: Combining SAST and DAST for better security coverage.
Introduction: How IAST works in real-time.
Tool: Contrast Security.
Hands-on: Setting up IAST with Contrast Security.

Day 3: Continuous Security Integration

CI/CD Pipeline Security

Problem Statement: Ensuring security within continuous integration and deployment processes.
Introduction: Best practices for securing CI/CD pipelines.
Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
Hands-on: Securing a CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.

Container Security

Problem Statement: Protecting containerized applications.
Introduction: Security challenges with Docker and Kubernetes.
Tool: Aqua Security.
Hands-on: Implementing container security with Aqua Security.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

Problem Statement: Securing infrastructure managed by code.
Introduction: Best practices for securing IaC.
Tool: Terraform with Checkov.
Hands-on: Securing Terraform configurations with Checkov.

Secret Management

Problem Statement: Managing secrets securely in DevOps pipelines.
Introduction: Importance of secret management.
Tool: HashiCorp Vault.
Hands-on: Implementing secret management with HashiCorp Vault.

Day 4: Monitoring, Logging, and Incident Response

Continuous Monitoring

Problem Statement: Detecting and responding to security incidents in real-time.
Introduction: Key metrics and logging practices.
Tools: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
Hands-on: Setting up continuous monitoring with ELK Stack.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Problem Statement: Centralizing and analyzing security data.
Introduction: Benefits of SIEM in DevSecOps.
Tool: Splunk.
Hands-on: Configuring SIEM with Splunk.

Incident Response Automation

Problem Statement: Automating incident response to reduce reaction time.
Introduction: Key steps in incident response.
Tool: Palo Alto Networks XSOAR.
Hands-on: Automating incident response with XSOAR.

Compliance and Auditing

Problem Statement: Ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Introduction: Key compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Tool: Chef InSpec.
Hands-on: Using Chef InSpec for compliance checks.

Day 5: Advanced DevSecOps Practices and Certification Preparation

Advanced Threat Detection

Problem Statement: Identifying sophisticated security threats.
Introduction: Advanced threat detection techniques.
Tool: CrowdStrike.
Hands-on: Using CrowdStrike for advanced threat detection.

Automated Security Orchestration

Problem Statement: Coordinating multiple security tools and processes.
Introduction: Benefits of security orchestration.
Tool: Demisto.
Hands-on: Implementing security orchestration with Demisto.

Metrics and Reporting

Problem Statement: Measuring and reporting on security performance.
Introduction: Key metrics for DevSecOps.
Tool: Grafana.
Hands-on: Creating security dashboards with Grafana.

Mock Exam and Certification Preparation

Review: Recap of key concepts and tools.
Mock Exam: Practice certification exam.
Review Session: Going over answers and explanations.
Final Q&A: Addressing any remaining questions.

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