Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Training Course

Course overview

Security bolted on at the end of a project is expensive, incomplete, and often too late. A vulnerability written into the design survives every sprint until someone finds it, and by then it may be in production and in the hands of attackers. Secure software development flips the order, building security in from the first design decision, and DevSecOps carries that principle into fast, automated delivery pipelines.

This course, held at EuroQuest International Training, works through that approach end to end: the common weaknesses that cause breaches, secure coding and testing, embedding security into continuous integration and delivery, and the governance that holds it together. Named standards and tools are treated as educational subject matter; the course builds practical understanding and does not certify a product or an individual.

Why shifting security left pays off

The cost of fixing a flaw rises sharply the later it is found, from a quick correction at design time to an emergency patch after a breach. Shifting security earlier, or left, in the delivery cycle catches problems while they are cheap to fix and keeps them out of production. Doing this well benefits from understanding how attackers probe applications, which is the subject of Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing.

What you will be able to do afterwards

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize common application vulnerabilities
• Apply secure coding and design principles
• Use application security testing tools
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Govern secure software delivery

Course outline

Unit 1: Introduction to secure software development

• Why a secure software development life cycle is essential.
• Common vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10.
• Case studies of software breaches.
• Secure design principles and threat modeling.

Unit 2: Secure coding practices

• Input validation and error handling.
• Encryption and key management in code.
• API and microservices security.
• Worked examples of writing and reviewing secure code.

Unit 3: Application security testing

• Static and dynamic testing (SAST and DAST).
• Interactive testing (IAST) and software composition analysis.
• Tools for automated code analysis.
• Guided walkthrough of vulnerability scanning and remediation.

Unit 4: DevSecOps and CI/CD integration

• Principles of DevSecOps and shifting left.
• Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Security automation with tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Secrets management and pipeline hardening.

Unit 5: Governance, compliance, and resilience

• Compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Threat modeling and secure architecture.
• Building a security-first development culture.
• A roadmap for long-term DevSecOps maturity.

How the course is delivered

The course is delivered through facilitated discussion, worked examples, and guided walkthroughs of code and pipeline scenarios, with documented case studies of application breaches. It builds practical understanding and is educational; it does not certify a tool, standard, or individual.

Who should attend

The course suits developers, security engineers, DevOps and platform staff, application architects, and technical managers responsible for building or securing software. Those securing mobile apps specifically will find Mobile Application Security and Compliance a natural companion.

About EuroQuest International Training

EuroQuest International Training, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bratislava, delivers professional courses to more than 15,000 participants across over 1,000 titles, in cities including Dubai, London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, and Geneva, led by experienced practitioners.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know how to write code?

Some familiarity with software helps, but the course explains secure coding concepts in accessible terms and covers design, testing, and governance too. It suits security and DevOps staff as well as developers.

Does the course include a live coding lab?

It uses worked examples and guided walkthroughs of code and pipeline scenarios rather than a formal technical lab, so the focus stays on secure design and decision-making.

Is it tied to particular tools?

No. It references tools such as SAST and DAST scanners and CI/CD platforms as educational subject matter, so the principles transfer to whatever toolchain your team uses.

Related courses

• Mobile Application Security and Compliance
• Cloud Computing Security and Compliance
• Building a Cybersecurity Strategy for Enterprises
• Advanced Network Security and Threat Prevention

Register for this course

To reserve a place or ask about dates and in-house delivery, contact EuroQuest International Training and our team will help you arrange the details.