Certified DevSecOps Engineer (E|CDE)

Course Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, participants should have:

• A basic understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with cloud computing and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience in software development, IT operations, or network security.
• Knowledge of basic security principles and best practices for securing applications and systems.

Although prior experience with DevOps or cybersecurity is helpful, it’s not required. The course will start with foundational concepts and build toward more advanced security practices.

Learning Objectives

The Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) course offers a practical, hands-on approach to embedding security into every stage of the DevOps pipeline. This training is designed for professionals looking to take their DevOps and security skills to the next level by learning how to integrate continuous security testing and security automation into DevOps workflows.

Key topics include:

• DevSecOps Overview: Understand the core principles of DevSecOps and how to incorporate security into agile development and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automated Security Testing: Learn to automate security testing at each stage of development, including code scanning, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling.
• CI/CD Pipeline Security: Implement security tools and practices within CI/CD pipelines to continuously monitor, identify, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Cloud and Container Security: Secure cloud-native environments, containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architectures.
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Understand how to build security directly into the SDLC, ensuring a secure application from design to deployment.
• Incident Response and Remediation: Learn to respond to security incidents and manage risks associated with DevOps pipelines.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Understand key compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, and how to implement them in the DevSecOps process.

Upon completion of this course, you'll have the expertise to proactively integrate security into DevOps processes, ensuring faster and more secure delivery of software. The ECDE certification will position you as a leader in the growing field of DevSecOps, equipping you with the necessary skills to build secure applications and infrastructures from the ground up.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• DevOps Engineers and System Administrators looking to integrate security into their existing DevOps practices.
• Security Professionals seeking to gain expertise in secure software development practices.
• Software Developers and Application Security Engineers who want to better understand the intersection of development and security.
• IT Managers and Cloud Architects looking to enhance their security measures within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Penetration Testers or Cybersecurity Consultants aiming to broaden their skill set to include DevSecOps practices.
• Anyone looking to earn the ECDE certification and validate their DevSecOps expertise.