Enabling Security Governance and Compliance in DevSecOps from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the importance of strong Security Governance and Compliance. Learn to leverage DevSecOps pipelines for automatic compliance using “Compliance as Code," a critical part of modern cloud strategy to demonstrate Governance.

In an ever-changing world security is key. Cloud environments present interesting challenges when it comes to building a strong security infrastructure. In this course, Enabling Security Governance and Compliance in DevSecOps, you’ll learn to how to achieve strong security governance and compliance using DevSecOps. First, you’ll explore why strong governance is essential for all modern environments, in particular cloud environments. Next, you’ll discover the distinction between governance and compliance, and why you need both to be successful. Then, you’ll learn how to utilize you existing DevSecOps pipelines to enable strong governance and compliance practices. Finally, you’ll learn how you can achieve automated security compliance using “Security as Code” in your pipelines. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Security Governance and Compliance needed to demonstrate how your DevSecOps pipeline can support this critical requirement.

In this course, you will learn the major approaches to enabling security governance and compliance, why we need governance and compliance and what the differences between the two are, best practices for using both governance and compliance, and other tools that you should consider implementing.

Some benefits of security compliance are: avoiding fines and penalties, protects business reputation, data management enhancements, additional insights with operational benefits.

Data governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity, and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies that also control data usage.

A DevSecOps pipeline is a set of security practices incorporated into your software development life cycle to build, test, and deploy secure software faster and easier.

A CSP is a Cloud Solution Provider that can enable their customers to pay for Azure Devops by using a CSP-based Azure Subscription.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding the Need for Security Governance

Understanding the Need for Security Compliance

Enabling Governance and Compliance with DevSecOps

Understanding Compliance as Code

Applying Compliance as Code in DevSecOps

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops best practices for achieving governance and compliance in DevSecOps pipelines

Examines practical approaches to implementing "Compliance as Code" in DevSecOps

Explores the benefits of strong governance and compliance for cloud environments

Suitable for learners with a background in cloud computing and software development

Taught by recognized experts in security governance and compliance

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Enabling Security Governance and Compliance in DevSecOps with these activities:

Review Networking Fundamentals

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This activity will help you refresh your fundamental understanding of networking principles, making it easier to grasp the concepts discussed in this course.

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Review networking textbooks or lecture notes.
Complete practice problems or quizzes to test your understanding.

Organize and Review Course Materials

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Compiling and reviewing course materials will help you stay organized and ensure you have easy access to important information for future reference and revision.

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Gather course notes, slides, assignments, and other materials.
Organize the materials into a logical structure.
Review the materials regularly to reinforce your learning.

Follow Tutorials on Cloud Security Governance

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This activity will provide you with hands-on experience in applying security governance principles in the cloud, enhancing your understanding of the course concepts.

Browse courses on DevSecOps

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Identify relevant tutorials or online courses.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, implementing the security governance practices.
Test your understanding by completing quizzes or exercises provided within the tutorials.

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Develop a Security Compliance Plan

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Creating a security compliance plan will allow you to apply the principles and practices learned in this course, solidifying your understanding of how to achieve compliance in real-world scenarios.

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Choose an industry or organization to develop the plan for.
Research relevant compliance regulations and standards.
Identify and document vulnerabilities, risks, and controls.
Develop a plan to address the gaps between current practices and compliance requirements.
Present your plan to a mentor or peer for feedback.

Conduct Security Governance Simulations

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Simulations provide hands-on practice in applying security governance principles, enhancing your ability to respond effectively to real-world security breaches.

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Identify potential security governance scenarios.
Develop mock governance plans and procedures.
Simulate security incidents and test the effectiveness of governance practices.
Evaluate the results and make improvements to governance strategies.

Mentor Junior Security Professionals

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Mentoring others not only reinforces your understanding of the subject but also helps you develop your communication and leadership skills.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior security professionals.
Share your knowledge and experience in security governance and compliance.
Provide guidance and support to help them grow professionally.

Career center

Learners who complete Enabling Security Governance and Compliance in DevSecOps will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevSecOps Engineer

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating security into the development and operations process. You will need to have a strong understanding of both security and DevOps practices. This course will teach you how to use DevSecOps pipelines to enable strong governance and compliance practices.

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Security Compliance Analyst

In the role of a Security Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring that your organization is in compliance with all relevant security regulations. This course will provide you with a deep understanding of security compliance and governance, which will be essential for you in this role.

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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officers ensure that their organizations are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This course will help you to understand the importance of security compliance and how to achieve it.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The CISO is responsible for developing and implementing an organization's security strategy. This course will help you to understand the importance of security governance and compliance, which are essential for any CISO.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks to an organization's information systems. This course will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this role.

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Cloud Security Engineer

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will be tasked with designing, implementing, and managing security measures in a cloud environment. You will need to have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance regulations. This course will help you build a solid foundation in security governance and compliance, which will be essential for success in this role.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants are responsible for providing guidance and advice to organizations seeking to enhance their security posture. As a Security Consultant, you will need to have a broad understanding of security governance and compliance topics. This course will help you develop this essential knowledge and may lead to more career opportunities in the field.

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Security Architect

As a Security Architect, you will be the one primarily responsible for the design and implementation of a security governance and compliance framework for your organization. You will play a vital role in assuring compliance by managing risks and aligning security measures with business objectives. This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to develop and implement a strong governance program for your organization.

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Auditor

Auditors examine an organization's financial records and operations to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. This course can provide knowledge of security governance and compliance, but you should also have an accounting background.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify, assess, and mitigate risks to an organization's operations. In this role, you should be able to understand the importance of strong security governance and compliance measures in this process.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and manage cloud computing solutions. This course will provide you with some of the understanding you need to be a Cloud Architect, especially from the security perspective.

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Software Engineer

Becoming a Software Engineer prepares you to work as part of a team to design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course will help build a foundation in security governance and compliance which will set you apart from other candidates.

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Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analysts create and implement policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient use of data within an organization. This course may be of use as Data Governance and Security Governance share some common principles.

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IT Manager

The IT Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT systems and infrastructure. This course may be of use, as IT Managers should be familiar with an organization's security posture.

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Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountants investigate financial crimes, such as fraud and embezzlement. This course may help provide a foundational understanding of security compliance for this role.

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