DevOps Institute®: DevSecOps Foundation Training in Switzerland

As organizations accelerate software delivery and deploy code more frequently than ever before, security vulnerabilities and cyber threats continue to grow at the same pace. Modern enterprises can no longer treat security as a separate activity performed at the end of the development cycle. Instead, security must become an integral part of the software delivery process. DevOps Institute DevSecOps Foundation provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and culture of DevSecOps, enabling organizations to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.

This course teaches participants the core concepts, terminology, business value, and implementation strategies of DevSecOps. Learners will explore how security differs within DevOps environments, how to apply Security as Code, and how development, security, and operations teams can collaborate effectively to build secure and resilient systems.

Through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, participants gain valuable insights into implementing DevSecOps practices within their organizations while preparing for the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Exam.

Participants are recommended to have:

• Basic understanding of DevOps concepts
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles
• Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery practices
• General awareness of IT operations or cybersecurity concepts

This course is ideal for:

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• IT Security Professionals
• Compliance Teams
• QA Engineers
• Release Managers
• Scrum Masters
• IT Managers
• Project Managers
• Product Managers
• Managed Service Provider teams
• Organizations pursuing DevSecOps transformation

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and business value of DevSecOps.
• Differentiate DevSecOps security practices from traditional security approaches.
• Integrate security into software development lifecycles.
• Apply Security as Code principles.
• Promote a security-focused DevOps culture.
• Improve collaboration between development, security, and operations teams.
• Align business security objectives with DevOps practices.
• Reduce organizational risk and improve compliance.
• Prepare for the DevSecOps Foundation Certification Exam.

Introduction to DevSecOps

What is DevSecOps?

• DevSecOps Fundamentals
• Evolution from DevOps to DevSecOps
• Secure software delivery practices
• Business-driven security strategies
• Modern security culture

Business Value of DevSecOps

• Operational efficiency
• Risk reduction
• Secure digital transformation
• Faster and safer software delivery
• Enterprise value creation

DevSecOps Culture and Organizational Transformation

Cultural Transformation

• Security-focused collaboration
• Integrating Dev, Sec, and Ops teams
• Organizational change strategies
• Continuous improvement culture

Stakeholder Engagement

• Executive sponsorship
• Business alignment
• Security team integration
• Enterprise participation models

Core DevSecOps Principles

Embedding Security into the Process

• Shift Left Security
• Early-stage security validation
• Secure development practices
• Automated security testing

Security as Code

• Security as Code
• Automated security policies
• Codifying security controls
• Continuous security validation

Data and Security Sciences

Data Security Fundamentals

• Data protection principles
• Data classification
• Sensitive information management
• Security analytics

Security Science Concepts

• Threat modeling
• Risk assessment
• Security metrics
• Security decision-making frameworks

DevSecOps Roles and Responsibilities

Organizational Structures

• DevOps teams
• Security teams
• Operations teams
• Leadership and governance

DevSecOps Roles

• Security Champions
• Platform Engineering teams
• Risk and Compliance professionals
• Security Engineers

Continuous Delivery and Security

Secure Continuous Delivery

• Secure CI/CD pipelines
• Pipeline security controls
• Automated security validation
• Secure release management

Security Automation

• Automated security workflows
• Security tool integration
• Policy-based security enforcement

Compliance and Risk Management

Compliance Management

• Regulatory compliance
• Audit readiness
• Security standards
• Governance frameworks

Risk Reduction Strategies

• Risk assessment methodologies
• Continuous risk monitoring
• Security maturity models

DevSecOps Implementation Scenarios

Real-World Case Studies

• Successful DevSecOps transformations
• Security integration examples
• Enterprise success stories

Practical Applications

• Designing security processes
• Team collaboration exercises
• Problem-solving workshops

DevSecOps Foundation Certification Preparation

• Certification exam overview
• Core concepts review
• Scenario-based learning
• Exam preparation strategies