Build a strong foundation in Git: The core of modern development

OffSec Learning Path: GitOps Essentials

Git is at the heart of today's development practices. This Learning Path prepares you to use Git effectively, build security perspectives on Git, and practice Git hands-on. Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, security engineer, or in another technical role, you'll benefit from a solid understanding of Git. Learners will:

Perform Git command line tasks, including branching, merging, pushing, and configuring
Practice Git commands inside multiple labs with Git-related challenges
Understand Git's history and its role in CI/CD challenges

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Enhance your Git skills and reduce organizational risk

This Learning Path ensures Git competency, improving baseline knowledge of this foundational technology and reducing risks posed by inexperienced Git users or naive Git system designs. By learning and practicing with OffSec, you can improve efficiency and prevent issues caused by improper Git usage.

Who is this Learning Path for?

Developers, DevOps engineers, and other technical roles requiring Git proficiency
Individuals reskilling from non-technical to technical roles
Entry-level employees, interns, and new hires needing to deepen their Git knowledge

Learning objectives

Gain a solid understanding of Git, preparing for Git-related work tasks or further study
Understand Git from a security perspective, reducing risks of information leakage and vulnerabilities
Practice Git commands in hands-on labs, gaining practical experience in a safe environment
Learn about Git's history and its role in CI/CD pipelines

Key modules in the GitOps Learning Path

Getting Started with Git

Outlines Git features and technical characteristics. Teaches students to use help, configure local Git repository, interact with Git objects, and push/pull to and from a remote repository.

Git Branching and Merging

Explores more advanced Git commands and features, like branching, stashing, merging, rebasing, squashing, and forking.

Introduction to Git Security

Covers security concepts related to Git like exposing sensitive information, authentication and authorization methods, gitignore, unsigned commits, and logs (reviewing and undoing).

Overview of CI/CD

Introduction to continuous integration and continuous deployment/delivery, including a hands-on example using Jenkins.

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Earning an OffSec Learning Badge

Showcase your growing Git proficiency! Upon completing 80% of the GitOps Learning Path, you'll receive an exclusive OffSec badge signifying:

Git proficiency: Proven knowledge of Git concepts and practical usage
Industry recognition: Adds a valuable OffSec credential to your skillset
Hands-on skill: Demonstrated ability to effectively use Git in real-world scenarios