DevSecOps: Integrating Incident Response into DevSecOps from Pluralsight

This course will teach you to design and build automated incident response (IR) into your DevSecOps pipelines for faster and better incident response.

In today’s world, there is a need for an evolved workflow to ensure effective security management in modern environments. In this course, Integrating Incident Response into DevSecOps, you’ll learn how to expand your DevSecOps practices to include Incident Response (IR). First, you’ll explore why you need to consider incident response in order to complete your DevSecOps workflow. You will understand why the traditional IR methods are no longer sustainable or manageable in today’s environment. Next, you’ll discover how to design an IR process that is built with DevSecOps principles in mind, using automation and codifying the workflow, minimizing manual tasks. Then, you’ll learn how to optimize and improve your incident response workflow using metrics and measurements to help you tune and grow your capability over time. Finally, you’ll learn where you can access resources and tools to make your journey successful. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of incident response needed to integrate this crucial activity into your DevSecOps pipeline.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Establishing Your Incident Response Context

Planning Your Incident Response Workflow

Defining Key Security Events to Log and Monitor

Understanding the Need for Action in Incident Response

Improving Your Incident Response Capability

Discover Tools and Resources to Help You on Your Journey

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Richard Harpur, who are recognized for their work in security

Examines incident response, which is highly relevant to DevSecOps

Strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners

Develops incident response capability, which is a core skill for DevSecOps engineers

Teaches an evolved workflow for security management

Requires learners to come in with some background knowledge

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 DevSecOps: Integrating Incident Response into DevSecOps with these activities:

Seek mentorship from experienced IR professionals

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Accelerate your learning by connecting with experts in the field.

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Identify potential mentors
Reach out and request guidance
Learn from their experiences and insights

Compile a resource list of tools for incident response

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Enhance your IR capabilities by identifying and organizing useful tools.

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Research and identify relevant tools
Organize tools into a list or database
Share the resource list with others

Review fundamentals of incident response

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Review key concepts to provide a stronger foundation for understanding advanced topics.

Browse courses on Incident Response

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Identify key concepts and terms
Summarize different types of incidents
Describe common response strategies

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Follow tutorials on designing automated IR pipelines

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Develop practical skills in designing and implementing automated IR solutions.

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Find relevant tutorials on automation tools
Follow step-by-step instructions
Build a simple IR automation script

Develop a documentation guide for incident response processes

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Enhance understanding and improve communication by creating a clear and comprehensive IR guide.

Browse courses on Incident Response Plan

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Gather and organize relevant information
Write clear and concise instructions
Proofread and share the documentation

Mentor other students on incident response best practices

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Strengthen your knowledge and help others by sharing your understanding of IR concepts.

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Identify opportunities to mentor others
Share best practices and guidance
Provide feedback and support

Career center

Learners who complete DevSecOps: Integrating Incident Response into DevSecOps will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity analysts help organizations prevent cyberattacks and data breaches. They analyze security data, develop and implement security controls, and respond to security incidents. Those who wish to become cybersecurity analysts may find that this course helps teach how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines for faster and better incident response. They could use these skills to analyze security data and help respond to security incidents more quickly and efficiently. Given its topic on incident response, this course may be particularly helpful for aspiring cybersecurity analysts.

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Security Engineer

Security engineers design, implement, and manage security systems to protect organizations from cyberattacks. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course can help security engineers build a foundation in incident response, which is a critical skill for this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help security engineers respond to cyberattacks more quickly and effectively.

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Incident Responder

Incident responders are responsible for responding to and resolving security incidents. They work with other IT professionals to investigate security breaches, contain the damage, and restore normal operations. This course can help incident responders learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Information Security Analyst

Information security analysts identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course can help information security analysts build a foundation in incident response, which is a critical skill for this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help information security analysts respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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IT Security Specialist

IT security specialists design, implement, and manage security systems to protect organizations from cyberattacks. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course can help IT security specialists learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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IT Auditor

IT auditors assess the security of IT systems and networks. They work with other IT professionals to identify and mitigate security risks. This course can help IT auditors build a foundation in incident response, which is a critical skill for this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help IT auditors respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Risk Analyst

Risk analysts identify, assess, and mitigate risks to organizations. They work with other professionals to develop and implement risk management plans. This course can help risk analysts build a foundation in incident response, which is a critical skill for this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help risk analysts respond to incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Compliance Manager

Compliance managers ensure that organizations comply with applicable laws and regulations. They work with other professionals to develop and implement compliance programs. This course can help compliance managers build a foundation in incident response, which is a critical skill for this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help compliance managers respond to incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Forensic Investigator

Forensic investigators investigate computer crimes and security breaches. They work with law enforcement and other professionals to gather evidence and identify the perpetrators of cybercrimes. This course can help forensic investigators develop the skills they need to be successful in this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help forensic investigators respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Security Consultant

Security consultants help organizations improve their security posture. They work with clients to assess security risks, develop security plans, and implement security controls. This course can help security consultants develop the skills they need to be successful in this role. The course covers topics such as how to plan an incident response workflow, how to define key security events to log and monitor, and how to improve an incident response capability. These skills can help security consultants help their clients respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Network Security Engineer

Network security engineers design, implement, and manage security systems for computer networks. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for network security engineers who want to learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps engineers work with developers and IT operations staff to automate and streamline software development and deployment processes. This course may be useful for DevOps engineers who want to learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud security engineers design, implement, and manage security systems for cloud computing environments. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for cloud security engineers who want to learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Security Architect

Security architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for security architects who want to learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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Software Engineer

Software engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course may be useful for software engineers who want to learn how to design and build automated incident response (IR) into DevSecOps pipelines. They can use these skills to help their teams respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.

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