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Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)TM
Integrate security seamlessly into your development pipeline. Our hands-on DevSecOps Certification teaches you to build automated security pipelines, manage vulnerabilities at scale, and drive the cultural change needed to make security everyone’s responsibility. Cut vulnerability remediation time by 73% with DevSecOps skills and achieve 3x faster deployments.
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Browser-based lab access
24/7 instructor support
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Course Chapters
“Here’s exactly what you’ll master in 9 hands-on chapters:”
DevSecOps Certification Prerequisites
- Course participants should have knowledge of running basic Linux commands like ls, cd, mkdir, etc.
- Course participants should have a basic understanding of application security practices like OWASP Top 10.
- You don’t need any experience with Dev or DevOps tools.
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Basics
- What is DevOps?
- DevOps Building Blocks – People, Process and Technology.
- DevOps Principles – Culture, Automation, Measurement and Sharing (CAMS)
- Benefits of DevOps – Speed, Reliability, Availability, Scalability, Automation, Cost and Visibility.
- What is Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment?
- Continuous Integration to Continuous Deployment to Continuous Delivery.
- Continuous Delivery vs Continuous Deployment.
- General workflow of CI/CD pipeline.
- Blue/Green deployment strategy
- Achieving full automation.
- Designing a CI/CD pipeline for web application.
- Common Challenges faced when using DevOps principle.
- Case studies on DevOps of cutting edge technology at Facebook, Amazon and Google
Demo: A full enterprise grade DevSecOps Pipeline.
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Tools of the Trade
- Gitlab/Github
- Docker
- Gitlab CI/Github Actions/Circle CI/Jenkins/Travis/
- OWASP ZAP
- Ansible
- Inspec
- Hands-on Labs:
- Building a CI Pipeline using Gitlab CI/Jenkins/Travis and Gitlab/Github Actions
- Use the above tools to create a complete CI/CD pipeline.
- Using BDD security to codify threats.
Note:Â Once you learn the above tools, you will be able to create DevSecOps Pipelines in Cloud providers like AWS, Azure DevOps etc.,
Chapter 3: Secure SDLC and CI/CD pipeline
- What is Secure SDLC
- Secure SDLC Activities and Security Gates
- Security Requirements (Requirements)
- Threat Modelling  (Design)
- Static Analysis and Secure by Default (Implementation)
- Dynamic Analysis (Testing)
- OS Hardening, Web/Application Hardening (Deploy)
- Security Monitoring/Compliance (Maintain)
- DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
- Maturity levels and tasks involved
- 4-axes in DSOMM
- How to go from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 4
- Best practices for Maturity Level 1
- Considerations for Maturity Level 2
- Challenges in Maturity Level 3
- Dream of achieving Maturity Level 2
- Usings tools of the trade to do the above activities in CI/CD
- Embedding Security as part of CI/CD pipeline
- DevSecOps and challenges with Pentesting and Vulnerability Assessment.
- Hands-on Labs:
- Create a CI/CD pipeline suitable for modern application.
- Manage the findings in a fully automated pipeline.
Chapter 4: Software Component Analysis (SCA) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Software Component Analysis.
- Software Component Analysis and Its challenges.
- What to look in a SCA solution (Free or Commercial).
- Embedding SCA tools like OWASP Dependency Checker, Safety, RetireJs and NPM Audit, Snyk into the pipeline.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using RetireJS and NPM to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Javascript Code Base.
- using Safety/pip to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Python Code Base.
Demo: Â Using OWASP Dependency Checker to scan third party component vulnerabilities in Java Code Base.
Chapter 5: SAST (Static Analysis) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Static Application Security Testing.
- Static Analysis and Its challenges.
- Embedding SAST tools like Find Bugs into the pipeline.
- Secrets scanning to prevent secret exposure in the code.
- Writing custom checks to catch secrets leakage in an organization.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using SpotBugs to scan Java code.
- using trufflehog/gitrob to scan for secrets in CI/CD pipeline.
- using brakeman/bandit to scan Ruby on Rails and Python Code Base.
Chapter 6: DAST (Dynamic Analysis) in CI/CD pipeline
- What is Dynamic Application Security Testing.
- Dynamic Analysis and Its challenges ( Session Management, AJAX Crawling )
- Embedding DAST tools like ZAP and Burp Suite Dastardly into the pipeline.
- SSL misconfiguration testing
- Server Misconfiguration Testing like secret folders and files.
- Creating baseline scans for DAST.
- Hands-On Labs:
- using ZAP to configure per commit/weekly/monthly scans.
Chapter 7: Infrastructure as Code and Its Security
- What is Infrastructure as Code and its benefits.
- Platform + Infrastructure Definition + Configuration Management.
- Introduction to Ansible
- Benefits of Ansible.
- Push and Pull based configuration management systems
- Modules, tasks, roles and Playbooks
- Tools and Services which helps to achieve IaaC
- Hands-On Labs:
- Docker and Ansible
- Using Ansible to create Golden images and harden Infrastructure.
Chapter 8: Compliance as code
- Different approaches to handle compliance requirements at DevOps scale
- Using configuration management to achieve compliance.
- Manage compliance using Inspec/OpenScap at Scale.
- Hands-On Labs:
- Create a Inspec profile to create compliance checks for your organization
- Use Inspec profile to scale compliance.
Chapter 9: Vulnerability Management with custom tools
- Approaches to manage the vulnerabilities in the organization.
- Hands-On Labs:
- Using Defect Dojo for vulnerability management.
- Using Defect Dojo for vulnerability management.
Practical DevSecOps Certifications Process
- After completing the course schedule the exam on your prefered date.
- Pass the exam to get Certified DevSecOps Professional Certification.
- The Process of achieving Practical Devsecops course certifications can be found on the exam and certification page.
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Career Outlook
What can I do with the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
The CDP teaches you to build secure CI/CD pipelines, automate SAST, DAST, and SCA scans, and manage vulnerabilities at scale. Complete it, and you move into DevSecOps roles, negotiate better salaries, and own work that sits across development, operations, and security.
Who Should Take the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
The CDP is built for security professionals who work inside or alongside development pipelines. If your job touches code, infrastructure, or deployment, this course gives you the hands-on skills to catch vulnerabilities earlier and move faster without breaking things.
DevSecOps Engineer
You already own the pipeline. The CDP sharpens your ability to automate SAST, DAST, and SCA scans inside CI/CD, manage vulnerability findings at scale, and enforce compliance as code. You stop being the person who slowly releases and start being the one who secures them.
Application Security Engineer
Manual code reviews don’t scale. The CDP teaches you to embed automated security testing directly into development workflows so vulnerabilities get caught at commit, not after deployment. You shift from reactive auditing to proactive pipeline security and take on a higher-impact role in the SDLC.
Security Engineer
The CDP gives you a working understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated vulnerability management. You stop depending on developers to explain the pipeline and start contributing directly to it. That cross-functional ability makes you more valuable in any security team.
73%
Critical vulnerabilities reach production at organizations that run DevSecOps practices. That’s the gap between teams that embed security into the pipeline and teams that bolt it on after the fact. Certified professionals who know how to close that gap are in short supply.
$120K+
Is the median annual salary for mid-level DevSecOps professionals in the United States in 2026? Security professionals who can build and secure CI/CD pipelines earn significantly more than those who can’t.
Understanding the numbers
These figures reflect industry-wide trends from ZipRecruiter, SalaryExpert, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and market research. Actual salaries depend on your experience, location, industry, and how effectively you apply your skills. We provide the training. The results are yours to build.
And you’ll learn it the right way, through hands-on experience.
What you’ll learn from the Certified
DevSecOps Professional Course?
CI/CD Pipeline Security
- Integrate SCA, SAST, and DAST in pipelines
- Catch vulnerabilities before production
- Balance security with development velocity
Security Test Automation
- Automate testing across the entire SDLC
- Implement GitLab CI, OWASP ZAP, and Ansible
- Reduce manual security bottlenecks
Infrastructure as Code
- Apply IaC and Compliance as Code techniques
- Use Ansible and Inspec for consistency
- Maintain security standards across environments
DevSecOps Maturity Model
- Progress from DSOMM Level 0 to Level 2
- Build systematic improvement programs
- Measure and track security maturity
Vulnerability Management
- Create customized tracking systems
- Integrate security with existing workflows
- Transform security into a competitive advantage
Real-World Implementation
- Apply DevSecOps strategies through labs
- Implement infrastructure-as-code security
- Automate compliance and vulnerability scanning
Build Secure Pipelines. Right in Your Browser
No VM setup. No tool installations. You get 100+ guided labs running directly in your browser, covering SAST, DAST, SCA, Infrastructure as Code, compliance as code, and vulnerability management. Each lab mirrors a real pipeline scenario. You practice the fix, not just read about it.
We have provided training and presented at numerous industry events.
Hear from our learners
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The CDP course is extremely well structured and full of valuable content.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the prerequisites required before enrolling in the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
This course requires only basic Linux command knowledge and a foundational understanding of application security concepts like OWASP Top 10. No prior experience with Dev or DevOps tools is necessary: we’ll guide you through everything from scratch, making this DevSecOps Certification accessible to security professionals at any stage of their DevOps journey.
What’s included in the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course package?
The Certified DevSecOps Professional course includes 3 years of video access, 60 days of browser-based labs, 100+ guided lab exercises, a PDF manual, checklists, 24/7 learner’s support through Mattermost, and a single exam attempt.
Do the Labs for the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course Start Immediately after enrollment?
No, course access doesn’t begin automatically upon enrollment. After purchase, you’ll select your preferred start date to activate your course period.
Does the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course come with CPE points?
Yes, the course offers 36 CPE points upon completion.
What is the Exam Format for the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
The exam consists of 5 challenges to be solved within 6 hours, followed by a 24-hour window to complete and submit the report for evaluation. For more information, visit this link.
Should I go to an exam center, or is the exam online?
Yes, the certification exam is fully online and can be completed from anywhere – your home, office, or preferred location.
How long is the Certified DevSecOps Professional Certification valid?
The DevSecOps Professional Certification is a lifetime credential. Once you’ve earned, it will last throughout your career.
What is the average salary increase after completing the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course?
Based on our conversations with hundreds of our learners across various geographies, we’ve observed a salary boost of 15% to 75%. This is based on the previous compensation, years of experience, sector, geography, and other relevant factors.
However, the most common percentage we hear is between 20 to 25%. Many learners, after getting certified, talk to their managers to demonstrate the newly acquired skills and make a case for a higher percentage of salary boost.  Â
The global DevSecOps market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow from $8.84 billion in 2024 to between $20 billion and $32 billion by 2030.
Professionals without certification typically earn $82,200 to $105,000 annually. Those who complete the Certified DevSecOps Professional Course boost their salaries to $115,000–$136,104 or higher, reflecting their ability to embed security into development pipelines.Â
Developers, QA engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and traditional security pros are increasingly upskilling through this certification to move into DevSecOps roles, gaining strategic responsibilities and higher pay as organizations prioritize certified experts.
Why Certified DevSecOps Professional Course from Practical DevSecOps?
This Certified DevSecOps Professional course builds practical security skills through 100+ hands-on labs using industry-standard tools. Join 10,000+ DevSecOps professionals who earn higher salaries by integrating security without slowing delivery. This CDP Certification demonstrates you can build secure CI/CD pipelines that protect organizations from vulnerabilities while accelerating software releases.
You’ll learn to:
- Architect end-to-end secure CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.
- Integrate automated security testing without slowing development velocity.
- Implement Infrastructure and Compliance as Code for consistent security.
- Build customized vulnerability management systems for your organization.
Unmatched practical focus
Expert-crafted curriculum
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Take a 6-hour examination to show what you have learned.
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