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DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery Training Course

Software teams now release faster than most security reviews can keep up, which is why weak DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery practices show up first as exposed secrets, unsafe dependencies, and broken release gates. DevSecOps and Secure Software Delivery is the practice of embedding security controls, testing, and governance into the CI/CD pipeline so you can detect risk earlier, automate protections, and deliver software with fewer defects and less exposure. It enables professionals to secure source control, design pipeline controls, and validate builds and deployments using tools and methods such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, SAST, SCA, DAST, and container scanning. This course is designed for DevOps engineers, application security engineers, software developers, cloud engineers, and release managers who need to build secure delivery workflows without slowing delivery teams down. As organizations adopt cloud-native platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted code generation, the gap between development speed and security oversight grows unless you have a practical operating model. In this 5-day course, you will work through pipeline diagrams, threat models, security gates, and secure release checklists so you can produce a defendable CI/CD control design, a vulnerability remediation plan, and a secure delivery roadmap that your team can actually use.

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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 United States

How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.

How participants apply this

Participants in the United States will apply this course by redesigning their CI/CD pipelines to include automated security gates, integrating SAST and SCA tools like SonarQube and Snyk directly into GitHub Actions or Jenkins workflows, and validating container images with Trivy before deployment. They will learn to create threat models for cloud-native applications, implement 'Security as Code' policies to enforce compliance with federal mandates, and develop secure release checklists that align with zero-trust principles. This enables teams to detect vulnerabilities early, automate remediation, and deliver software faster without slowing down development velocity.

Expected ROI

Within 6–12 months, organizations can expect a measurable reduction in post-deployment security incidents and faster vulnerability remediation cycles due to automated testing and continuous scanning. Teams will achieve higher compliance adherence with federal and industry standards, reducing the risk of regulatory penalties and audit findings. Development velocity will improve as security becomes an integrated part of the workflow rather than a bottleneck, leading to more confident and secure software releases.

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

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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.

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Tools and platforms relevant to this field

Examples United States teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.

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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.

  • GitHub Actions GitHub (Microsoft)
    Widely adopted in US enterprises for automating CI/CD workflows with built-in security scanning and integration with SAST/SCA tools.
  • Jenkins CloudBees
    The standard open-source automation server in US tech for customizing secure pipeline definitions and integrating static/dynamic analysis tools.
  • SonarQube SonarSource
    Leading SAST tool used by US developers to continuously inspect code quality and detect security vulnerabilities before deployment.
  • Trivy Aqua Security
    Lightweight container scanning tool widely used in US cloud-native environments to detect vulnerabilities in images and configurations.

Real-World Case Studies from United States

Real organisations putting these methods into practice — what they did, what changed, and the measurable outcome. No hypothetical scenarios.

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  • Microsoft's DevSecOps Transformation 2023
    Microsoft

    Microsoft integrated security practices into every stage of its CI/CD pipeline, automating security testing and code analysis to reduce vulnerabilities and accelerate secure releases across its cloud services.

    Significant reduction in security incidents, faster release cycles, and improved collaboration between development and security teams, establishing a model for enterprise DevSecOps.

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  • CISA's Secure by Design Initiative 2024
    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

    CISA launched the 'Secure by Design' initiative to encourage US software vendors to embed security into the development lifecycle from day one, emphasizing automated testing and vulnerability remediation.

    Increased industry adoption of DevSecOps practices, reduced post-deployment vulnerabilities, and stronger alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.

    View source

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Course relevance for United States

A country-specific view of market pressure, regulatory context, and practical business return behind this training.

  • Market context
  • Regulatory fit
  • Business application

Why this course matters in United States

A market-specific advisory on the operating pressures this course helps teams address.

In the United States, the rapid adoption of cloud-native platforms and AI-assisted development has outpaced traditional security review cycles, creating critical vulnerabilities like exposed secrets and unsafe dependencies that threaten federal and commercial systems. This course is essential for DevOps engineers, application security teams, and software developers who must embed security controls directly into CI/CD pipelines to meet stringent compliance mandates and operational resilience goals. Leaders should prioritize this training to make the strategic decision of shifting from reactive security to proactive 'Security as Code,' ensuring faster delivery without compromising safety. The urgency is driven by the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting software supply chains and the federal government's push for zero-trust architectures.
Federal Zero Trust Mandate

The US federal government's Zero Trust Architecture mandate requires agencies to implement continuous verification and secure coding practices, making DevSecOps skills a compliance necessity for contractors and public-sector IT teams.

Software Supply Chain Security

With the rise of ransomware targeting software dependencies (e.g., the MOVEit breach), US organizations face heightened pressure to validate builds and scan containers, requiring practical skills in SAST, SCA, and DAST tools.

AI-Driven Development Risks

The integration of AI code generation tools in US enterprises introduces new risks of insecure code patterns, necessating specialized training in validating AI-generated code and securing the development lifecycle.

This training is timely now due to the US Department of Defense's and CISA's aggressive push for 'Shift Left' security practices and the increasing frequency of supply chain attacks that have exposed critical vulnerabilities in US software infrastructure.

Regulatory context in United States

The local regulators, laws, and frameworks shaping this discipline, with the curriculum mapped to what teams need to know.

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Regulators

  • CISA CISA leads the US federal effort to secure software supply chains and promotes 'Secure by Design' principles, making DevSecOps skills critical for compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.
  • NIST NIST publishes the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) and SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), providing the foundational guidelines for secure coding and pipeline controls taught in this course.
  • ODNI ODNI enforces security standards for classified systems, requiring rigorous DevSecOps practices for contractors working on sensitive national security software.

Frameworks the course aligns with

  • 01 Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act · 2015
  • 02 Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity · 2021
  • 03 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act · 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've gathered the answers to common queries to help you feel confident and informed.

The course covers 'Security as Code' and continuous verification practices that are core to Zero Trust, teaching participants how to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines to meet federal compliance requirements for agencies and contractors.

Participants will work with industry-standard SCA tools like Snyk and Dependabot, which are widely used in US enterprises to identify and fix vulnerable dependencies in real-time during the development lifecycle.

Yes, the course includes modules on validating AI-generated code and securing the development lifecycle, addressing the unique risks introduced by AI code generation tools in modern US software development.

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