• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

The DevSecOps for Executives course is tailored to provide senior leaders and executives with a comprehensive understanding of DevSecOps principles, practices, and their strategic implications for organizational security and success. This course aims to empower executives with the knowledge necessary to support and drive DevSecOps initiatives within their organizations effectively. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain insights into DevSecOps principles, practices, and their role in enhancing security, innovation, and collaboration across the enterprise.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles and benefits of DevSecOps in the context of executive leadership.
  • Identify key security challenges in traditional development practices and how DevSecOps addresses them.
  • Learn the role of executives in promoting and implementing a DevSecOps culture within the organization.
  • Explore industry best practices and case studies related to successful DevSecOps implementations.
  • Gain insights into the integration of security into the DevOps pipeline and its impact on overall software development.
  • Develop strategies for fostering collaboration between development, operations, and security teams.
  • Examine tools and technologies used in DevSecOps and understand their significance in securing the software development lifecycle.
  • Evaluate risk management strategies and how they align with DevSecOps practices.
  • Explore metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the effectiveness of DevSecOps initiatives.
  • Discuss compliance and regulatory considerations within the context of DevSecOps.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Systems Analysis
  • Cyber Operations

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.