DevSecOps Fundamentals with Static Analysis

In today's fast-paced development environment, integrating security from the start is paramount. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to embed security practices directly into your development lifecycle, ensuring more robust and secure software delivery. Upon completion, you will be able to understand DevSecOps principles, effectively utilize Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to find vulnerabilities in code, and contribute to building more secure applications from the ground up. What you'll learn: * Learn the foundational principles of DevSecOps and its importance in modern software development. * Understand the role and methodology of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for code analysis. * Integrate SAST tools into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. * Interpret SAST scan reports to identify and prioritize common code vulnerabilities. * Apply secure coding practices to prevent security flaws at the development stage. * Configure basic SAST tool settings and automate security checks within development workflows. This course begins by establishing a strong conceptual understanding of DevSecOps and static analysis, then progresses to practical application of SAST within development processes. You will read through explanations and practice applying concepts through written exercises. This course is designed for beginners interested in software security, developers looking to integrate security into their workflow, and anyone aiming to understand foundational DevSecOps practices. No prior experience with security tools or DevSecOps is required. Start your journey towards building more secure software today.