About the Course
Organizations want software delivery they can prove is controlled, traceable, and secure, not just fast. In DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery, that proof usually depends on capabilities such as threat modeling, repository protection, dependency inspection, build verification, deployment gating, and incident-ready release rollback. Frameworks and practices such as the OWASP SAMM, the OWASP Top 10, NIST SSDF, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 provide the structure, but teams still need a working pipeline design that maps those ideas to real commits, builds, artifacts, and deployments.
This course turns scattered DevOps and application security knowledge into a secure delivery system you can apply across Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code. You will practice designing branch protection rules, secret detection workflows, SAST and SCA checkpoints, DAST validation, and container image scanning, while being introduced to Kubernetes admission controls and policy-as-code concepts at a practical overview level. What you will learn: how to assess a delivery pipeline, design security gates, and produce a secure software delivery plan that aligns with modern engineering workflows. You will work hands-on with pipeline controls, risk registers, and release checklists so you can reduce vulnerabilities without creating unnecessary friction for developers.
Real-world DevSecOps work is constrained by release deadlines, legacy tooling, hybrid cloud estates, and uneven security maturity across teams. This course is built for professionals who must deliver secure software under those conditions, with realistic exercises that fit common CI/CD environments rather than idealized lab-only setups. It also reflects current pressure from AI-generated code, secret sprawl, and the need for digital-first reporting to engineering leadership and risk stakeholders.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals who already work near software delivery, platform operations, or application security and need a practical way to make DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery work in day-to-day engineering environments.
- DevOps Engineer responsible for secure CI/CD pipeline controls and release gates
- Application Security Engineer validating SAST, DAST, and SCA findings
- Software Developer implementing secure coding and repository hygiene practices
- Cloud Engineer securing deployment workflows, containers, and Infrastructure as Code
- Release Manager coordinating approvals, rollback readiness, and gated deployments
- Platform Engineer maintaining shared build systems and pipeline guardrails
- Security Operations Analyst tracking exposed secrets and software risk signals
- Site Reliability Engineer supporting secure change, monitoring, and rollback procedures
- DevSecOps Lead aligning engineering, security, and delivery metrics
- Engineering Manager reporting pipeline risk, control gaps, and remediation progress
Course Objectives
This course equips you to plan, execute, and measure DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery initiatives that reduce release risk, strengthen pipeline controls, and support secure delivery governance.
- Assess a CI/CD pipeline using OWASP SAMM and NIST SSDF control checkpoints.
- Apply threat modeling with OWASP Threat Dragon to identify pipeline and application attack paths.
- Design secure GitHub or GitLab repository controls, including branch protection and secret detection.
- Build a secure CI/CD workflow with SAST, SCA, and DAST security gates.
- Calculate vulnerability remediation priorities from scan findings, severity ratings, and release impact.
- Evaluate container image and IaC security outputs using Trivy and policy-as-code checks.
- Implement release controls and rollback criteria aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 change governance.
- Synthesize pipeline evidence into a secure delivery report, risk register, and action plan.
Requirements & Prerequisites
You should have a working understanding of software development lifecycles, version control concepts, and basic CI/CD terminology. Familiarity with Git, build pipelines, or application security testing will help, but you do not need production DevSecOps experience to complete the course. No coding/programming is required beyond reading pipeline definitions and interpreting security findings; advanced concepts such as SAST, SCA, and DAST are taught at an operational application level. Please bring a laptop for hands-on pipeline and template exercises, and be prepared to review sample repository, build, and deployment artefacts.
Local Application and Business Return in New Zealand
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation using a vulnerability severity matrix and release risk scorecard.
- Scenario simulation for a production hotfix release under security gate pressure.
- Pipeline diagnostic using an OWASP SAMM-based assessment checklist.
- Stakeholder mapping of developer, security, release, and operations approval paths.
- Case study analysis from fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and manufacturing delivery teams.
- Group workshop producing a secure CI/CD control design within time limits.
- Reflection exercise comparing current release habits against NIST SSDF and OWASP Top 10 signals.
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
No international sessions scheduled
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Effective Learning & Skill Development
- Build expertise with structured, outcome-driven learning.
- Equip individuals and teams with skills that grow with industry needs.
- Reinforce learning through real-world scenarios, case studies and practical exercises.
Career Growth & Professional Advancement
- Apply what you learn with a proven methodology that ensures lasting impact.
- Develop immediately usable skills that translate directly into workplace success.
- Gain the expertise needed for career advancement and leadership roles.
Training Optimization & Learning Excellence
- Tailor training to industry-specific challenges and organizational goals.
- Use data-driven insights and automation to enhance training effectiveness.
- Evaluate progress and ensure long-term learning success.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples New Zealand teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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GitHub Actions GitHubUsed to automate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows within the software delivery pipeline.
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Jenkins Jenkins projectUsed to orchestrate CI/CD pipelines and enforce security gates during software build and release processes.
