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DevSecOps Essentials Fast Track (2 Days)

Build a strong foundation in fast, practical DevSecOps workflows using hands-on scanning and automated security controls. Learn how to secure containers, harden Kubernetes workloads, and introduce pipeline automation that improves security posture without slowing down delivery.

Duration:
2 days
Rating:
4.8/5.0
Level:
Beginner
1500+ users onboarded

Who will Benefit from this Training?

  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • SRE Teams
  • Backend and Full Stack Developers
  • Platform Engineering Teams
  • Security Engineers starting with CI/CD security
  • Engineering Leads who need quick secure delivery wins

Training Objectives

  • Understand core DevSecOps principles and how to shift security left.
  • Implement secrets handling practices using GitHub Secrets and scanning concepts.
  • Run dependency scanning (SCA) and static code analysis (SAST) in CI.
  • Build secure Docker images using best practices and minimal base images.
  • Scan container images using Trivy and enforce vulnerability thresholds.
  • Apply Kubernetes securityContext hardening and safe runtime defaults.
  • Add resource requests and limits to prevent instability and OOMKilled failures.
  • Scan Terraform IaC using Checkov/tfsec and fix insecure configurations.
  • Deliver a capstone secure GitHub Actions pipeline that blocks insecure merges.

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Key training modules

Comprehensive, hands-on modules designed to take you from basics to advanced concepts
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  • Module 1: DevSecOps Fundamentals + Shift-Left Security
    1. Core DevSecOps principles and mindset
    2. Shift-left security in PR and CI workflows
    3. Security checks as quality gates
  • Module 2: Secrets Handling + Secret Scanning Concepts
    1. GitHub Secrets best practices
    2. Preventing secret leaks in code and pipelines
    3. Secret scanning concepts and response workflow
  • Module 3: SCA + SAST in CI (Secure SDLC Checks)
    1. Dependency scanning (SCA) in CI
    2. Static code analysis (SAST) in CI
    3. Fail vs warn policies and PR blocking logic
  • Module 4: Secure Docker Image Build Practices
    1. Secure Dockerfile patterns
    2. Minimal base images and multi-stage builds
    3. Safe tagging and image hygiene
  • Module 5: Container Vulnerability Scanning with Trivy + Threshold Enforcement
    1. Trivy scan fundamentals
    2. Blocking builds on critical/high vulnerabilities
    3. Reporting and remediation workflow
  • Module 6: Kubernetes Hardening (securityContext + Runtime Defaults)
    1. securityContext essentials (runAsNonRoot, readOnlyRootFilesystem, drop capabilities)
    2. Safe runtime defaults and basic hardening checklist
  • Module 7: Resource Requests and Limits for Stability
    1. Requests vs limits
    2. Preventing OOMKilled failures
    3. Safe baseline sizing patterns
  • Module 8: Terraform IaC Security Scanning (Checkov/tfsec) + Fixes
    1. IaC risks and common misconfigurations
    2. Scanning in CI and enforcing policy gates
    3. Fixing insecure Terraform code
  • Module 9: Capstone: Secure GitHub Actions Pipeline with PR Gating
    1. End-to-end pipeline design
    2. Integrate secrets, SAST, SCA, Trivy, IaC scanning
    3. Block insecure merges with required checks

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Training Delivery Format

Flexible, comprehensive training designed to fit your schedule and learning preferences
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100% Live
on-site/online training
Hands-on
Labs and capstone projects
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How Does Personalised Training Work?

Skill-Gap Assessment

Analysing skill gap and assessing business requirements to craft a unique program

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Personalisation

Customising curriculum and projects to prepare your team for challenges within your industry

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Implementation

Supplementing training with consulting support to ensure implementation in real projects

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Why DevSecOps for your business?

  • Stop insecure releases early: Automated PR checks prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production.
  • Faster remediation: Teams fix issues while changes are still small and recent.
  • Better delivery confidence: Secure pipelines reduce deployment risk and improve reliability.
  • Foundation for compliance: Repeatable controls support audits and governance needs.
  • Practical security uplift: Immediate improvements without heavy process overhead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the pre-requisites for this training?
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The training does not require you to have prior skills or experience. The curriculum covers basics and progresses towards advanced topics.

2. Will my team get any practical experience with this training?
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With our focus on experiential learning, we have made the training as hands-on as possible with assignments, quizzes and capstone projects, and a lab where trainees will learn by doing tasks live.

3. What is your mode of delivery - online or on-site?
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We conduct both online and on-site training sessions. You can choose any according to the convenience of your team.

4. Will trainees get certified?
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Yes, all trainees will get certificates issued by Uptut under the guidance of industry experts.

5. What do we do if we need further support after the training?
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We have an incredible team of mentors that are available for consultations in case your team needs further assistance. Our experienced team of mentors is ready to guide your team and resolve their queries to utilize the training in the best possible way. Just book a consultation to get support.

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