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Foundations of DevSecOps and the ECDE Framework

  • Core concepts and principles of DevSecOps
  • Addressing security challenges within DevOps ecosystems
  • Introduction to the ECDE examination structure and subject areas

Cultivating a Secure DevOps Culture

  • Fostering a mindset of shared security responsibility
  • Implementing the 'shift-left' security approach within the SDLC
  • Aligning stakeholders and defining team roles

Embedding Security in CI/CD Pipelines

  • Enhancing security in Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps pipelines
  • Managing secrets and configuring environments securely
  • Executing secure container builds and scanning images

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

Securing Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Environments

  • Hardening configurations for Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes
  • Implementing IAM strategies and policy-as-code
  • Managing DevSecOps in hybrid and multi-cloud settings

Monitoring, Compliance, and Incident Preparedness

  • Establishing security monitoring and logging within CI/CD
  • Automating compliance adherence (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2)
  • Designing automated remediation and incident response workflows

ECDE Certification Prep and Capstone Lab

  • Understanding the ECDE exam format and strategic preparation advice
  • Completing a comprehensive DevSecOps pipeline capstone lab
  • Undergoing knowledge checks and readiness assessments

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental DevOps workflows and associated tools
  • Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Basic knowledge of application security principles is advantageous

Target Audience

  • DevOps Engineers
  • Application Security Specialists
  • Software Developers looking to integrate security into their pipelines
 28 Hours

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