Course Outline
Foundations of DevSecOps and the ECDE Framework
- Core fundamentals and guiding principles of DevSecOps
- Addressing security challenges within DevOps environments
- An overview of the ECDE examination structure and domains
Cultivating a Secure DevOps Culture and Mindset
- Viewing security as a collective responsibility
- Shifting security initiatives earlier in the SDLC
- Aligning stakeholders and defining team roles
Embedding Security into CI/CD Pipelines
- Securing pipelines in Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps
- Managing secrets and configuring environments securely
- Ensuring secure container builds and performing image scanning
Application Security within DevSecOps
- Conducting static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST)
- Scanning open-source dependencies using SCA tools
- Performing secure code reviews and adhering to best coding practices
Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Security
- Securing configurations for Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes
- Implementing IAM and policy-as-code strategies
- Applying DevSecOps in hybrid and multi-cloud settings
Monitoring, Compliance, and Incident Preparedness
- Establishing security monitoring and logging within CI/CD
- Automating compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and SOC 2
- Developing automated remediation and incident response workflows
ECDE Exam Preparation and Final Laboratory Session
- Understanding the ECDE exam format and preparation strategies
- Completing a capstone DevSecOps pipeline laboratory
- Conducting knowledge checks and readiness assessments
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental DevOps workflows and associated tools
- Proficiency with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- A background in application security principles is advantageous
Target Audience
- DevOps engineers
- Application security specialists
- Software developers integrating security controls into pipelines
Testimonials (3)
Experience sharing, it's teacher's know-how and valuable.
Carey Fan - Logitech
Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
The really lot of extra tools that was mentioned and the real life examples form Mane's experience.
Tamas Adam - Ericsson
Course - Certified Ethical Hacker CEH v.13 AI
the knowledge of the trainer was very high - he knew what he was talking about, and knew the answers to our questions