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DevSecOps Practitioner
About the Certification
The DevSecOps Practitioner (DSOP) is an advanced professional certification in DevSecOps, offered by the DevOps Institute. It focuses on the hands-on application of integrating security into DevOps practices across the full system development and operations lifecycle.
The certification is designed to equip learners with the ability to implement automatable security controls, integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines, manage vulnerabilities and compliance requirements, and apply both Shift Left and Shift Right Security practices effectively. It is ideal for DevOps, DevSecOps, security, and operations professionals, and represents a practical, enterprise-level credential for environments that require fast and secure delivery of digital services.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five major parts:
- Applying DevSecOps Principles
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- Applying DevSecOps principles in real-world scenarios
- Shift Left Security in practical use cases
- Integrating security across development and operations
- Risk-based decision-making
- Measurement, Incident Response & Continuous Improvement
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- Measuring security effectiveness
- Security incident response
- Learning from incidents
- Continuous security improvement
- Security in CI/CD Pipelines
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- Securing CI/CD pipelines in practice
- Automated security testing
- Managing vulnerabilities during development
- Securing the software supply chain
Exam Details :
- Exam Code: DSOP
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of Questions: 40 questions
- Question Type: Multiple-choice
- Application, Infrastructure & Cloud Security
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- Application security fundamentals
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
- Cloud environment security
- Identity and configuration management
- Language: English
- Passing Score: 70%
- Exam Fee: Approximately $770–$850, may vary by country
- Certification Validity: 3 years
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
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- Implementing security governance
- Managing operational risks
- Standards and compliance requirements
- Aligning security with business needs
Not at all.It is recommended to have an advanced understanding of DevSecOps concepts and hands-on experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, application security, and infrastructure security.
Which certifications are recommended after this certification ?
It is not mandatory. However, if you need an advanced professional track in applying DevSecOps practices and practically integrating security into the development lifecycle, the DevSecOps Practitioner certification is one of the strongest options.
What are the main uses of the DevSecOps Practitioner certification ?
- Advanced DevSecOps & Secure CI/CD at Scale: To secure CI/CD pipelines at the enterprise level and integrate automated security testing at every stage.
- Cloud & Kubernetes Security: To apply DevSecOps practices practically in cloud, containerized, and Kubernetes environments.
- Security Automation & Policy as Code (Advanced): To transform security controls and policies into executable, automated code.
- Application Security (SAST / DAST / SCA): To secure modern applications and manage vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Threat Modeling & Secure Architecture: To design secure systems that support speed and agility without impacting productivity.
- Senior DevSecOps Engineer / Cloud Security Engineer / Security Automation Lead: To transition into advanced and leadership technical roles that combine security, development, and operations
Practical Professionalism in DevSecOps :
This certification represents an advanced professional level in the DevSecOps career path. It focuses on the practical implementation of security integration across development and operations. Earning it validates your ability to deliver real-world DevSecOps solutions, reduce security risks, and enhance system reliability in modern enterprise environments.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Working as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Security Engineer.
- Already familiar with DevSecOps fundamentals and want an advanced, hands-on level.
- Interested in applying Threat Modeling and Security Testing in real scenarios.
- Planning to specialize in DevSecOps Engineering or Cloud Security.
- Working with Secure CI/CD pipelines and security automation tools.