SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
SEC504Offensive Operations
DevSecOps Specialist (DCWF 627)
Maintains CI/CD pipelines and deployed software, ensuring visibility, security, and lifecycle management across the software delivery process.
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Integrate security deeply into software lifecycles by embedding automated vulnerability scanning, security testing, and telemetry into CI/CD pipelines. Ensure secure coding standards, timely patching, and proactive threat modeling across cloud and container environments.
What You'll Do
Automate Software Pipelines
Manage and automate CI/CD pipelines, selecting and deploying tools to streamline software integration, testing, and deployment.
Embed Security Practices
Integrate security testing and vulnerability remediation directly into development workflows to ensure secure software delivery.
Guide Secure Development
Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders, providing guidance on risk mitigation and secure coding standards.
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