D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

Course Overview

The DevSecOps Essentials (D|SE) certification is a foundational programme designed for IT, development, and security professionals seeking to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This course provides a practical understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure coding practices, automation, and continuous security monitoring in modern development environments.

Participants will learn how to embed security practices into DevOps workflows, ensuring software is built, deployed, and maintained with security as a core component. The course covers secure CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability management, container security, cloud security, and compliance automation, equipping learners with the knowledge to support secure, scalable, and resilient software delivery.

D|SE prepares professionals to bridge the gap between development, operations, and security teams, fostering a culture of collaborative, secure software engineering aligned with industry best practices.

Course Outcomes:

Understand DevSecOps principles and their role in modern software development
Integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Implement secure coding standards and vulnerability management techniques
Build and manage secure CI/CD pipelines with automated security checks
Apply container and cloud security best practices
Monitor applications and infrastructure for security threats in real-time
Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational security requirements
Collaborate effectively across development, operations, and security teams
Analyse security incidents and apply mitigation strategies
Prepare for advanced DevSecOps roles and certifications

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Select the method that best suits your needs.

Online Instructor-Led Training

Learn from the comfort of your workplace or at home through live virtual sessions led by expert trainers.

Classroom Training

Participate in interactive, face-to-face training in our top 5-star training facilities in Dubai

Onsite Training

Learn a customized curriculum in your workplace to ensure the most impact and team participation.

Overseas Training

Participate in our international training sessions and improve your abilities with world-class instructors.

Target Audiance

The certification is ideal for software developers, DevOps engineers, security analysts, IT operations professionals, and anyone responsible for integrating security into development workflows.

Schedule Dates

06 April 2026 - 07 April 2026

D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

06 July 2026 - 07 July 2026

D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

12 October 2026 - 13 October 2026

D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

18 January 2027 - 19 January 2027

D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

Course Content

History of Application Development
Evolution of Application Development Methodologies
Introduction to Application Architectures
Introduction to the Application Development Lifecycle
Application Testing and Quality Assurance
Application Monitoring, Maintenance, and Support

What is Secure Application Development
Need for Application Security
Common Application Security Risks and Threats
OWASP Top 10
Application Security Techniques
Secure Design Principles
Threat Modeling
Secure Coding
Secure Code Review
SAST and DAST Testing
Secure Configurations
Educating Developers
Role of Risk Management in Secure Development
Project Management Role in Secure Application Development

Introduction to DevOps
DevOps Principles
DevOps Pipelines
DevOps and Project Management

Understanding DevSecOps
DevOps vs. DevSecOps
DevSecOps Principles
DevSecOps Culture

Project Management Tools
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Tools
Source-code Management Tools
Build Tools
Continuous Testing Tools

Continuous Integration Tools
Infrastructure as Code Tools
Configuration Management Tools
Continuous Monitoring Tools

Role of DevSecOps in the CI/CD Pipeline
DevSecOps Tools
Embracing the DevSecOps Lifecycle
DevSecOps Ecosystem
Key Elements of the DevSecOps Pipeline
Integrating Security into the DevOps Pipeline

Implementing Security into the CI/CD Pipeline and Security Controls
Continuous Security in DevSecOps with Security as Code
Continuous Application Testing for CI/CD Pipeline Security
Application Assessments and Penetration Testing

Integrating Security Threat Modeling in Plan Stage
Integrating Secure Coding in Code Stage
Integrating SAST, DAST, and IAST in Build and Test Stage
Integrating RASP and VAPT in Release and Deploy Stage

Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Integrating Configuration Orchestration
Integrating Security in Operate and Monitor Stage
Integrating Compliance as Code (CaC)
Integrating Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting
Integrating Continuous Feedback Loop

FAQs

D|SE provides foundational knowledge and practical guidance, while advanced certifications focus on in-depth DevSecOps engineering, advanced automation, and security orchestration.

Yes. Participants gain experience in secure CI/CD pipelines, container security configurations, vulnerability scanning, and monitoring in simulated environments.

Yes. The course follows globally recognised DevSecOps frameworks and security best practices to ensure practical, industry-ready skills.

Yes. Organisations can enhance secure software development practices, reduce vulnerabilities, and foster a culture of security-first development.

The course introduces commonly used tools for CI/CD security, containerisation, cloud security, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring.

Yes. D|SE includes guidance on integrating compliance checks and security policies into automated development and deployment processes.

D|SE: DevSecOps Essentials

Course Overview

Course Outcomes: