Infrastructure Automation and Defense: Introducing DevSecOps Essentials

A recent study highlighted that 60% of DevSecOps professionals find the integration of security into DevOps technically challenging, underscoring a significant skills gap in the field​​. Moreover, another survey showed that 68% of organizations recognize the demand from CEOs to prioritize accelerating business processes over security measures, which adds to the urgency for skilled DevSecOps professionals​. This scenario emphasizes the importance of integrating security from the start of the development process, also known as “shifting security left,” to better manage and mitigate security risks effectively​. 

Addressing this need, OffSec is launching its DevSecOps Essentials Learning Path¹, designed to bridge the skills gap for cloud and DevOps professionals.

The DevSecOps Imperative

The integration of security practices into the DevOps workflow, known as DevSecOps, has become essential for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. The rise of cloud computing and automation has created new attack surfaces, requiring organizations to adopt a “security by design” mindset within their DevOps processes.

Unfortunately, many organizations are still working to catch up in the DevSecOps field. Skill shortages remain a persistent obstacle in securing the modern software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Empowering Professionals with DevSecOps Essentials

OffSec’s DevSecOps Essentials Learning Path¹ combats this challenge, offering a comprehensive curriculum built upon these key components:

• Agile Infrastructure: Embrace Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and master Terraform to automate and streamline infrastructure provisioning ensuring consistent and secure deployments.
• Robust Identity Management: Grasp the fundamentals of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to safeguard access to sensitive resources according to the principles of least privilege.
• Secrets Protection: Discover techniques for securely storing and managing secrets (passwords, tokens, certificates), using industry-leading tools like Kubernetes and HashiCorp Vault.
• Secure CI/CD Pipelines: Harden CI/CD pipelines and incorporate security checks to mitigate vulnerabilities throughout the development cycle.

Why OffSec?

Having explored the increasing complexity of modern development environments and the pressure to deliver software with speed, you might be wondering: Why choose OffSec’s Learning Paths to enhance your DevOps skills? Here’s why OffSec stands apart:

1. Defense at the Forefront: Gain an active security mindset, equipping you to integrate security practices into every stage of infrastructure management and software delivery.
2. Beyond the Basics: DevSecOps Essentials goes deeper than foundational concepts, preparing you for the real-world complexities of modern cloud environments.
3. Accelerated Expertise: Close the skills gap and propel your career as a cloud or DevOps professional with in-demand DevSecOps expertise.

Your DevSecOps Journey Begins Here

DevSecOps Essentials¹ is a gateway to a more secure and efficient IT landscape. Upon completion, you’ll possess the skills and knowledge to streamline infrastructure management, implement robust security measures, and drive secure software delivery. 

For those seeking to further broaden their secure development expertise, our suite of Cloud and Secure Software Learning Paths offer excellent skill development opportunities. 

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¹ – Available to Learn Fundamentals, Learn Unlimited and Learn Enterprise subscribers