DevSecOps Advanced


The DevSecOps Advanced Learning Path is designed for security-focused DevOps professionals seeking to master advanced security automation, CI/CD hardening, and cloud-native security operations. This course covers deep-dive automated code analysis, AI-driven security enhancements, and robust pre-commit security controls. Participants will explore advanced secrets management, cloud infrastructure security, Kubernetes protection, and compliance automation. The curriculum includes real-world labs, hands-on projects, and red teaming exercises to simulate adversarial conditions. Learners will develop enterprise-grade security solutions, integrate continuous monitoring, and refine postmortem analysis, ensuring a resilient, scalable, and automated security-first DevOps environment.



What You Will Learn

  • Advanced Security Automation: Explore cutting-edge techniques for automating code analysis, including the use of AI to enhance security within your DevOps toolchain.
  • Securing CI/CD Supply Chains: Learn to identify sophisticated supply chain attack vectors and apply robust hardening strategies, along with custom toolchain integrations for dynamic scanning and automated penetration testing.
  • Pre-Commit and Commit Security Controls: Develop advanced strategies for risk assessment and threat modeling, and master the centralization of automated security scanning to enforce strict pre-commit and commit controls.
  • Secrets Management and Runtime Security: Deepen your expertise in managing secrets at scale using industry-leading solutions, and explore methods to detect and mitigate runtime security risks.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Security and Automation: Secure your cloud environments with advanced IaC techniques using tools like Terraform and Checkov, and master the container security lifecycle including best practices for Docker and SBOM generation.
  • Cloud Native Security Operations: Implement advanced security practices for Kubernetes clusters and serverless workloads, and learn to automate compliance and remediation with modern CSPM tools.
  • Advanced Reporting and Post-Exploitation Analysis: Acquire skills to create in-depth technical reports, conduct comprehensive incident postmortems, and drive continuous security improvements.
  • Hands-On Labs and Projects: Engage in complex, scenario-based labs, bonus challenges, and real-world projects that simulate adversarial conditions and incorporate red teaming exercises and stakeholder reporting.

Business Benefits

  • Enhanced Security Posture: Fortify your software development lifecycle with advanced automation and hardening strategies that reduce vulnerabilities and safeguard your CI/CD pipelines.
  • Reduced Risk and Downtime: Minimize potential breaches and operational disruptions through proactive security controls and real-time monitoring.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamline your security workflows by integrating automation, IaC, and compliance tools, thereby lowering manual overhead and costs.
  • Increased Resilience: Build a robust, secure environment through advanced incident response, continuous vulnerability management, and dynamic threat modeling.
  • Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging state-of-the-art DevSecOps practices that drive innovation and continuous improvement across your organization.

Skills Learned

  • Advanced Security Automation: Gain proficiency in automating code analysis, integrating AI-driven security enhancements, and deploying dynamic scanning techniques.
  • CI/CD Supply Chain Hardening: Develop expertise in identifying and mitigating complex supply chain threats within your CI/CD pipelines through toolchain customization.
  • Pre-Commit and Commit Controls: Master advanced risk assessment, threat modeling, and centralized security scanning to enforce robust code integrity.
  • Secrets Management & Runtime Protection: Learn to manage and secure sensitive data at scale while effectively mitigating runtime risks using industry-leading solutions.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Security: Enhance your ability to secure cloud environments through advanced IaC practices, container lifecycle management, and network hardening techniques.
  • Cloud Native Operations: Acquire skills in securing Kubernetes clusters and serverless workloads, and automate compliance and remediation processes using modern CSPM tools.
  • Technical Reporting & Analysis: Build the capability to produce detailed technical reports, perform thorough incident postmortems, and implement continuous improvement measures.
  • Real-World Project Execution: Gain hands-on experience through comprehensive projects, red teaming exercises, and collaborative team challenges that simulate real-world adversarial conditions.


Syllabus

1. Advanced DevSecOps Security Automation

  • Deep Dive into Automated Code Analysis

    Explore advanced techniques for automating code analysis and parsing machine-readable security data.

  • Integrating AI and Security

    Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance security automation in the DevOps toolchain.

2. Advanced Securing of CI/CD Supply Chains

  • CI/CD Supply Chain Attacks and Hardening

    Examine sophisticated attack vectors targeting CI/CD pipelines and learn robust hardening strategies.

  • Toolchain Customization for Security

    Gain expertise in integrating dynamic scanning and penetration testing automation into the CI/CD process.

3. Advanced Pre-Commit and Commit Security Controls

  • Enhanced Pre-Commit Controls

    Develop advanced strategies for risk assessment, threat modeling, and enforcing mandatory security checks before code commits.

  • Centralizing Automated Security Scanning

    Learn to set up a dedicated security scanning factory to centralize and optimize automated security tests across your CI/CD workflows.

4. Advanced Secrets Management and Runtime Security

  • Securing Secrets at Scale

    Deepen your understanding of secrets management by integrating advanced solutions like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and Azure Key Vault into runtime workflows.

  • Mitigating Runtime Risks

    Explore methods for detecting and mitigating risks associated with insecurely stored or managed secrets.

5. Cloud Infrastructure Security and Automation

  • Advanced Cloud IaC Security

    Secure your cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Checkov, and learn to harden network configurations.

  • Container Security Lifecycle and Supply Chain

    Master the container security lifecycle—including Dockerfile best practices, multi-stage builds, and SBOM generation—to secure container images and their software supply chain.

6. Cloud Native Security Operations

  • Securing Kubernetes and Serverless Workloads

    Dive into advanced security practices for Kubernetes clusters and serverless architectures, including workload identity, admission control, and runtime protection.

  • Automating Compliance and Remediation

    Learn how to automate security compliance using tools like Cloud Custodian, and integrate continuous monitoring with CSPM solutions.

7. Advanced Reporting and Post-Exploitation Analysis

  • In-Depth Technical Reporting

    Develop skills to create detailed technical reports, including risk analysis and remediation strategies.

  • Incident Postmortems and Continuous Improvement

    Implement advanced postmortem practices to analyze incidents, drive iterative process improvements, and refine security controls.

8. Hands-On Projects and Real-World Scenarios

  • Advanced Project-Based Learning

    Work on comprehensive projects that integrate advanced security automation, CI/CD hardening, cloud IaC security, and container supply chain security.



Hands-On Labs

1. Automated Code Analysis and AI Integration

  • Integrate static analysis (SonarQube, Snyk) to detect vulnerabilities during CI.

  • Implement AI-driven vulnerability detection tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot Security, DeepCode).

  • Automate machine-readable reporting (SARIF) and integrate into dashboards.

2. CI/CD Supply Chain Hardening

  • Set up hardened CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab) with pipeline security checks.

  • Integrate pipeline integrity validation (Sigstore, Cosign).

  • Conduct simulated pipeline attacks and practice defense strategies.

3. Enhanced Pre-Commit Security Controls

  • Configure advanced Git pre-commit hooks enforcing code security standards and threat modeling.

  • Establish a centralized security scanning hub (e.g., Jenkins-based security factory).

  • Implement automated policy enforcement preventing insecure commits.

4. Advanced Secrets Management & Runtime Protection

  • Deploy and integrate advanced secrets management tools (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault).

  • Automate detection of exposed or mismanaged secrets (Git-secrets, TruffleHog).

  • Mitigate runtime secrets exposure through proactive controls and alerts.

5. Cloud IaC Security & Container Lifecycle

  • Apply IaC scanning (Checkov, Terrascan) to secure Terraform or CloudFormation templates.

  • Implement Dockerfile best practices, multi-stage container builds, and SBOM integration.

  • Automate container vulnerability scanning (Trivy, Clair).

6. Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Security Operations

  • Configure Kubernetes security policies (OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno) and workload identities.

  • Deploy runtime protection tools (Falco, Sysdig Secure) within clusters.

  • Automate compliance monitoring (Cloud Custodian, CSPM solutions).

7. Incident Reporting and Post-Exploitation Analysis

  • Conduct realistic security incidents and document comprehensive technical reports.

  • Perform advanced incident postmortems emphasizing blameless analysis and iterative improvement.

  • Implement improvements based on insights gained through security incident analysis.

8. Enterprise DevSecOps Solution

  • Integrate advanced threat modeling and automated vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Deploy secure infrastructure and containers using advanced IaC practices and comprehensive secrets management.

  • Implement real-time continuous security monitoring, alerting, and compliance automation.

  • Simulate adversarial attacks (Red Teaming), respond effectively, and refine security posture iteratively.

  • Produce comprehensive documentation, including detailed security controls, incident response strategies, and continuous improvement plans.