Certified DevSecOps Professional Training

 

Brit Certifications and Assessments (BCAA) is a leading UK based certification body. This CB is formed to address the gap in the industry in IT and IT Security sector. The certification body leads in IT security and IT certifications, and in particular doing it with highly pragmatic way.

 

BCAA UK works in hub and spoke model across the world.

 

 

R A C E Framework

 

The Read - Act - Certify - Engage framework from Brit Certifications and Assessments is a comprehensive approach designed to guarantee optimal studying, preparation, examination, and post-exam activities. By adhering to this structured process, individuals can be assured of mastering the subject matter effectively.

 

 

Commencing with the "Read" phase, learners are encouraged to extensively peruse course materials and gain a thorough understanding of the content at hand. This initial step sets the foundation for success by equipping candidates with essential knowledge and insights related to their chosen field.

 

Moving on to the "Act" stage, students actively apply their newfound expertise through practical exercises and real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience allows them to develop crucial problem-solving skills while reinforcing theoretical concepts.

 

“Certify” stage is where you will take your examination and get certified to establish yourself in the industry. Now “Engage” is the stage in which BCAA partner, will engage you in Webinars, Mock audits, and Group Discussions. This will enable you to keep abreast of your knowledge and build your competence.

 

Benefits:

 

The implementation of DevSecOps brings forth a multitude of benefits that revolutionize the development and deployment process. By seamlessly integrating security practices into every stage of software delivery, organizations can mitigate potential vulnerabilities effectively and proactively. With {keyword} as an essential component, developers gain enhanced visibility into their codebase, allowing them to identify and address security flaws early on. This not only saves time but also prevents costly rework in later stages.

 

Moreover, by automating security tests throughout the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, teams can ensure that potential risks are promptly identified and remedied before they reach production environments. Adopting a proactive approach towards application security significantly reduces the likelihood of breaches or data leaks, safeguarding sensitive information from malicious actors.

 

Furthermore, DevSecOps promotes collaboration between development, operations, and security teams through shared responsibility for secure coding practices. This crossfunctional synergy fosters a culture of accountability and knowledge sharing among professionals with diverse expertise—ultimately leading to stronger applications fortified against cyber threats.

 

 

Agenda

 

Module: Introduction to DevSecOps

 

• Key Principles of DevSecOps
• Benefits of DevSecOps
• Components of DevSecOps
• DevSecOps Culture
• Why is DevSecOps important?
• Key principles
• Advantages of adopting to DevSecOps culture
• Understanding the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• DevOps vs. DevSecOps: Key differences
• The role of security in DevSecOps
• Common security vulnerabilities and their impact

 

Module: Security Fundamentals

 

• Fundamentals of Information security
• Security Fundamentals
• Basic concepts of Cyber Security
• Security threats and attack vectors
• Common Security Threats in DevSecOps
• Specific Attack Vectors in DevSecOps
• Mitigation Strategies
• Principles of secure coding and development
• Authentication and authorization
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Best Practices
• Encryption and data protection
• Encryption for Data at Rest
• Encryption for Data in Transit
• Key Management and Access Control
• Policies, Processes, and Training
• Network security basics

 

Module: Integration

 

• Integrating Security into Development
• Secure coding practices

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• What is SAST?
• Key Features of SAST
• Benefits of SAST in DevSecOps
• Challenges and Considerations
• Best Practices for Integrating SAST into DevSecOps
• Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
• What is IAST?
• Benefits of IAST in DevSecOps
• Challenges and Considerations
• Code reviews with a security focus
• Principles of Secure Code Reviews
• Methodologies for Secure Code Reviews
• Best Practices for Secure Code Reviews
• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• What is DAST?
• Key Features of DAST
• Benefits of DAST in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Integrating DAST into DevSecOps
• Dependency scanning and management
• Importance of Dependency Management in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Dependency Management
• Tools for Dependency Management
• Open Source Tools
• Commercial Tools

 

Module: DevSecOps Tools and Automation

 

• Overview of DevSecOps Tools
• Automation in DevSecOps
• Importance of Automation
• Key Areas of Automation
• Best Practices for Automation
• Introduction to DevSecOps Tools and Frameworks
• Key Categories of DevSecOps Tools
• Automation in DevSecOps
• Importance of Automation
• Key Areas of Automation
• Best Practices for Automation
• Setting up a CI/CD pipeline
• Integrating security scanning tools into CI/CD
• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
     o Overview
     o Integration Steps
     o Benefits
• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
     o Overview
     o Integration Steps
     o Benefits
• Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
     o Overview
     o Integration Steps
     o Benefits
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
     o Overview
     o Integration Steps
     o Benefits
• Continuous security monitoring
• Importance of Continuous Security Monitoring
• Core Components of Continuous Monitoring
• Best Practices for Continuous Security Monitoring
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
• Key Principles of IaC Security
• Best Practices for IaC Security
• Tools for IaC Security

 

Module: Incident Management

 

• Incident Management
• Incident response planning
• Key Components of Incident Response Planning in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Incident Response in DevSecOps
• Security incident detection and handling
• Key Components of Security Incident Detection and Handling in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Security Incident Detection and Handling in DevSecOps
• Security incident simulations
• Key Components of Security Incident Simulations
• Best Practices for Security Incident Simulations in DevSecOps
• Compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Key Compliance Requirements for DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Compliance in DevSecOps
• Preparing for security audits and assessments
• Key Steps for Preparing for Security Audits and Assessments
• Best Practices for Security Audits and Assessments in DevSecOps
• Security documentation and reporting
• Key Aspects of Security Documentation and Reporting
• Best Practices for Security Documentation and Reporting in DevSecOps

 

Module: Risks, Threats, exploits

 

• Risks, Threats, exploits
• Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment in DevSecOps
• Threat Modelling in DevSecOps
• What is Threat Modeling?
• Key Steps in Threat Modeling
• Best Practices for Threat Modeling
• Risk Assessment in DevSecOps
• What is Risk Assessment?
• Key Steps in Risk Assessment
• Best Practices for Risk Assessment
• Container security
• Key Points of Container Security in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Container Security in DevSecOps
• Serverless Security
• Key Points of Serverless Security in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Serverless Security in DevSecOps
• Cloud security considerations
• Key Cloud Security Considerations for DevSecOps
• Identity and access management (IAM) in DevSecOps
• Key Aspects of IAM in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for IAM in DevSecOps
• Emerging trends and best practices
• Emerging Trends in DevSecOps
• Best Practices in DevSecOps

 

Module: Collaboration

 

• Team Collaboration and Culture
• Key Points on Team Collaboration and Culture in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Team Collaboration and Culture in DevSecOps
• Building a DevSecOps culture
• Key Strategies for Building a DevSecOps Culture
• Collaboration between development, operations, and security teams
• Key Strategies for Collaboration in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Collaboration in DevSecOps
• Continuous improvement in DevSecOps
• Key Strategies for Continuous Improvement in DevSecOps
• Group discussions and sharing of experiences

 

Certification

 

The training program carries certification.
“BCAA Certified DevSecOps Professional” - B|CDP

 

Exam:

 

The training is followed by an Objective Certified DevSecOps Professional exam after successful completion of the training.

 

Eligibility

 

• Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a DevSecOps
• DevOps Engineer and individuals responsible for maintaining
• Members of Information Systems Development Team

 

Contact

 

BRIT CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS (UK),
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX,
United Kingdom enquiry@bcaa.uk
+44 203 476 4509

 

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