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DevSecOps Foundation
About the Certification
The DevSecOps Foundation is a globally recognized foundational certification in DevSecOps, offered by the DevOps Institute. It is designed to integrate cybersecurity into the DevOps lifecycle—from the earliest stages of development through deployment and operations.
The certification focuses on key concepts such as Shift Left Security, automated security testing, vulnerability management, compliance, and building a strong collaboration culture between Development, Operations, and Security teams. It is ideal for DevOps engineers, security professionals, SREs, and developers, and it provides a strong foundation for working in enterprise environments that require fast and secure delivery of digital applications and services.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six major parts :
- DevSecOps Concepts & Principles
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- DevSecOps definition and concept
- Shift Left Security
- Integrating security into DevOps practices
- Business and IT value
- Application & Infrastructure Security
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- Application security
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
- Cloud environment security
- Secure configuration management
- DevSecOps Culture, Roles & Responsibilities
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- Shared security culture
- Collaboration between Dev, Sec, and Ops teams
- Roles and responsibilities
- Building security awareness
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
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- Security governance
- Risk management
- Standards and compliance requirements
- Security policies and procedures
- Security Practices in CI/CD Pipelines
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- Security within CI/CD pipelines
- Secure coding practices
- Automated security testing
- Vulnerability management
- Measurement, Tools & Continuous Improvement
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- Measuring security in DevSecOps
- Security KPIs and metrics
- DevSecOps tools
- Continuous improvement
Exam Details :
- Exam Code: DSOF
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Questions: 40 questions
- Question Type: Multiple-choice
- Language: English
- Passing Score: 65% (26/40 correct)
- Exam Fee: Approximately $680, may vary by country
- Certification Validity: 3 years
Do I need any certifications before it ?
Not at all.
It is recommended to have basic knowledge of DevSecOps concepts, application security fundamentals, and how security can be integrated into the development lifecycle.
Which certifications are recommended after this certification ?
It is not mandatory. However, if you need a strong track in the fundamentals of integrating security into DevOps practices (DevSecOps), the DevSecOps Foundation certification is the strongest solution.
What are the main uses of the DevSecOps Foundation certification ?
- Advanced DevSecOps & Secure CI/CD: To deepen expertise in securing CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated security testing throughout the development lifecycle.
- Application & Cloud Security (Shift Left): To apply security principles early in application and cloud design and development.
- Security Automation & Policy as Code: To automate security controls and convert policies into executable code.
- Threat Modeling & Secure Architecture: To understand potential threats and design secure architectures that support speed and agility.
- Compliance & Risk Integration in DevOps: To integrate compliance requirements and risk management without disrupting continuous delivery
- DevSecOps Engineer / Security Automation Engineer / Cloud Security Engineer: To transition into advanced technical roles that combine development, operations, and security.
Practical Professionalism in DevSecOps Fundamentals :
This certification serves as a foundational entry point for integrating security concepts into DevOps practices. It focuses on building secure development and deployment pipelines from the start. Earning it enhances your ability to reduce security risks, improve software quality, and work professionally in modern DevSecOps environments
Who is this certification suitable for?
- Working in DevOps, Security, or IT Operations.
- Interested in integrating security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Working with concepts such as Secure CI/CD and Shift Left Security.
- Want to understand how automation supports Security Testing and Compliance.
- Planning to grow your career in DevSecOps or Cloud Security