Welcome to the Future of Secure Software Development: The DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program by Rajesh Kumar

DevOpsSchool is excited to introduce the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program, meticulously crafted and led by the esteemed Rajesh Kumar. This specialized certification program is designed to seamlessly integrate security practices within the DevOps lifecycle, fostering a culture of security-first thinking among technology professionals.

As digital security threats become increasingly sophisticated, the need for integrated security within DevOps practices has never been more critical. Rajesh Kumar, with his extensive expertise in both DevOps and security, has developed a curriculum that not only addresses the foundational aspects of DevSecOps but also dives deep into practical, actionable strategies to enhance security protocols from the outset of development processes.

Program Highlights:

• Expert-Led Training: Receive guidance from Rajesh Kumar, who brings his extensive field knowledge and practical expertise to the forefront.
• Dynamic Curriculum: Engage with a blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on practical exercises tailored to real-world applications.
• Interactive Learning Environment: Benefit from live sessions, workshops, and peer interactions to enrich your learning experience.
• Certification of Completion: Achieve a DevSecOps Foundation Certification from DevOpsSchool, recognized across the industry as a mark of elite proficiency.

Embark on this journey with us to redefine the boundaries of software development and security. Secure your spot in the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Program by Rajesh Kumar, and transform your approach to secure software delivery today!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.