- Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Course Structure
- Prerequisites
- Getting Started
- Course Modules
- Lab Environment Setup
- Assessment & Certification
- Resources
- Contributing
- Support
- License
Welcome to the DevSecOps Complete Training Program - a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to transform you into a skilled DevSecOps engineer. This course combines development, security, and operations practices to create a unified approach to software delivery.
By the end of this course, you'll have built:
- A complete CI/CD pipeline with security integration
- Containerized applications with security scanning
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
- Kubernetes deployments with monitoring
- Automated security testing and compliance
- Duration: 16 weeks (40+ hours of content)
- Format: Self-paced with instructor guidance
- Delivery: Online with hands-on labs
- Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Navigate Linux systems with confidence
- ✅ Write robust Bash scripts for automation
- ✅ Implement Git workflows and GitHub collaboration
- ✅ Develop Python applications for DevOps automation
- ✅ Create and manage infrastructure with Terraform
- ✅ Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker
- ✅ Orchestrate applications using Kubernetes
- ✅ Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting
- ✅ Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- ✅ Implement container security best practices
- ✅ Perform infrastructure security scanning
- ✅ Set up security monitoring and incident response
- ✅ Apply DevSecOps principles in real-world scenarios
- ✅ Troubleshoot complex distributed systems
- ✅ Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
- ✅ Document and communicate technical solutions
| Module | Topic | Lessons | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linux Basics | 4 | 8 hours | Foundation |
| 2 | Bash Scripting | 6 | 12 hours | Scripting |
| 3 | Git & GitHub | 4 | 8 hours | Version Control |
| 4 | Python for DevOps | 12 | 24 hours | Programming |
| 5 | Terraform | 2 | 4 hours | IaC |
| 6 | Docker | 3 | 6 hours | Containerization |
| 7 | Kubernetes | 8 | 16 hours | Orchestration |
| 8 | Monitoring | 5 | 10 hours | Observability |
graph TD
A[Linux Basics] --> B[Bash Scripting]
B --> C[Git & GitHub]
C --> D[Python for DevOps]
D --> E[Terraform]
E --> F[Docker]
F --> G[Kubernetes]
G --> H[Monitoring]
H --> I[Capstone Project]
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with command-line interfaces (helpful but not required)
- Understanding of software development concepts (helpful but not required)
- Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows (with WSL2)
- Hardware: 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)
- Internet: Stable broadband connection
- Storage: 50GB free disk space
- GitHub account (free)
- Docker Hub account (free)
- Cloud provider account (AWS/GCP/Azure - free tier available)
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/hothaifa11/DevSecOps20.git cd DevSecOps20 -
Set Up Your Environment
# Install required tools ./scripts/setup-environment.sh # Verify installation ./scripts/verify-setup.sh
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Start Learning
- Visit the Course Website
- Begin with Module 1: Linux Basics
- Follow the structured learning path
- Docker Environment: Use our pre-configured Docker container
- Vagrant Environment: Use our Vagrant setup for consistent environments
- Cloud Environment: Use cloud-based development environments
Duration: 8 hours | Lessons: 4 | Labs: 4
Learn the fundamental skills needed to work with Linux systems in DevSecOps environments.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Linux & Command Line
- Lesson 2: File System Navigation & Basic Commands
- Lesson 3: File Permissions & User Management
- Lesson 4: Process Management & System Monitoring
Key Skills: File operations, user management, process control, system monitoring
Duration: 12 hours | Lessons: 6 | Labs: 6
Master automation through powerful Bash scripting techniques.
- Lesson 1: Bash Fundamentals & Variables
- Lesson 2: Control Structures (if/else, loops)
- Lesson 3: Functions & Script Organization
- Lesson 4: File Operations & Text Processing
- Lesson 5: Error Handling & Debugging
- Lesson 6: Advanced Scripting & Automation
Key Skills: Script writing, automation, error handling, debugging
Duration: 8 hours | Lessons: 4 | Labs: 4
Implement version control and collaboration workflows essential for DevSecOps.
- Lesson 1: Git Basics & Version Control Concepts
- Lesson 2: Branching, Merging & Conflict Resolution
- Lesson 3: GitHub Workflows & Collaboration
- Lesson 4: CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Key Skills: Version control, branching strategies, collaboration, CI/CD
Duration: 24 hours | Lessons: 12 | Labs: 12
Develop Python skills specifically for DevSecOps automation and tooling.
- Lesson 1: Python Basics & Syntax
- Lesson 2: Data Structures & Control Flow
- Lesson 3: Functions & Modules
- Lesson 4: Object-Oriented Programming
- Lesson 5: File Handling & I/O
- Lesson 6: Error Handling & Exceptions
- Lesson 7: Working with APIs & Requests
- Lesson 8: Testing & Test-Driven Development
- Lesson 9: Automation & Scripting
- Lesson 10: Security & Best Practices
- Lesson 11: DevOps Libraries & Tools
- Lesson 12: Final Python Project
Key Skills: Python programming, automation, API integration, testing
Duration: 4 hours | Lessons: 2 | Labs: 2
Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for scalable deployments.
- Lesson 1: Infrastructure as Code & Terraform Basics
- Lesson 2: Advanced Terraform & State Management
Key Skills: IaC principles, resource management, state handling
Duration: 6 hours | Lessons: 3 | Labs: 3
Containerize applications with Docker for consistent deployments.
- Lesson 1: Containerization Concepts & Docker Basics
- Lesson 2: Docker Compose & Multi-container Applications
- Lesson 3: Docker Security & Best Practices
Key Skills: Containerization, Docker Compose, container security
Duration: 16 hours | Lessons: 8 | Labs: 8
Orchestrate containerized applications at scale with Kubernetes.
- Lesson 1: Kubernetes Architecture & Concepts
- Lesson 2: Pods, Services & Deployments
- Lesson 3: ConfigMaps, Secrets & Volumes
- Lesson 4: Ingress & Networking
- Lesson 5: Helm & Package Management
- Lesson 6: Monitoring & Logging
- Lesson 7: Security & RBAC
- Lesson 8: CI/CD with Kubernetes
Key Skills: Container orchestration, service mesh, security, monitoring
Duration: 10 hours | Lessons: 5 | Labs: 5
Implement comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions.
- Lesson 1: Monitoring Fundamentals & Metrics
- Lesson 2: Prometheus & Grafana
- Lesson 3: Logging with ELK Stack
- Lesson 4: Application Performance Monitoring
- Lesson 5: Security Monitoring & Alerting
Key Skills: Metrics collection, visualization, log analysis, alerting
# Install Docker
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sh get-docker.sh
# Install kubectl
curl -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/$(curl -L -s https://dl.k8s.io/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl"
# Install Terraform
wget https://releases.hashicorp.com/terraform/1.0.0/terraform_1.0.0_linux_amd64.zip
unzip terraform_1.0.0_linux_amd64.zip
sudo mv terraform /usr/local/bin/# Run the complete lab environment
docker-compose up -d
# Access the environment
docker exec -it devsecops-lab bash- AWS Cloud9: Pre-configured development environment
- Google Cloud Shell: Browser-based environment
- Azure Cloud Shell: Integrated cloud development
- Knowledge Checks: End-of-lesson quizzes (40%)
- Practical Labs: Hands-on exercises (40%)
- Capstone Project: Complete DevSecOps pipeline (20%)
- Complete all 8 modules
- Pass all assessments with 80% or higher
- Submit capstone project
- Peer review participation
Build a complete DevSecOps pipeline including:
- Multi-tier application deployment
- Infrastructure as Code
- Automated testing and security scanning
- Monitoring and alerting
- Documentation and presentation
We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:
- Content: Improve lessons, add examples, fix typos
- Labs: Create new exercises, improve existing ones
- Tools: Develop automation scripts, improve setup
- Documentation: Enhance guides, add translations
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
- Participate in code review
- Follow the Code of Conduct
- Use clear commit messages
- Test your changes thoroughly
- Update documentation as needed
- GitHub Issues: For bugs and feature requests
- GitHub Discussions: For questions and community help
- Email: instructor@DevSecOps20.com
- Office Hours: Weekly virtual sessions
- Issues: 24-48 hours
- Discussions: 12-24 hours
- Email: 48-72 hours
- Emergency: Use priority support channels
We value your feedback! Please share your experience:
- Course satisfaction surveys
- Lesson-specific feedback forms
- Direct instructor feedback
- Community testimonials
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- ✅ Free to use for personal and commercial purposes
- ✅ Modify and distribute as needed
- ✅ Include copyright notice and license
- ❌ No warranty provided
Special thanks to:
- Industry experts who reviewed the curriculum
- Open source projects that make this course possible
- Early adopters who provided valuable feedback
- Community contributors who continue to improve the course
- Total Lessons: 44
- Hands-on Labs: 40+
- Code Examples: 200+
- Practice Exercises: 150+
- Assessment Questions: 300+
- Estimated Completion: 16 weeks
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- Join our community for support and networking
- Begin with Module 1 and follow the structured path
- Complete the labs to reinforce your learning
- Share your progress with the community
Made with ❤️ by the DevSecOps Course Team
Last updated: July 2025