The Secure Software Development and DevSecOps course in Geneva is a specialized training course designed to help professionals integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
From:
15-12-2025
From:
12-01-2026
From:
14-09-2026
Course Overview
As cyber threats evolve, organizations can no longer treat security as an afterthought in software development. Secure Software Development and DevSecOps practices integrate security into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring faster delivery of safe, resilient applications.
This Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Training Course provides participants with the skills to identify vulnerabilities, apply secure coding practices, and implement automated security within DevOps pipelines. It emphasizes building a security-first culture while balancing speed, agility, and innovation.
Through hands-on labs, case studies, and collaborative workshops, participants will gain practical experience in secure SDLC and DevSecOps strategies.
Course Benefits
Embed security throughout the SDLC.
Apply secure coding and testing practices.
Automate security in DevOps pipelines.
Reduce vulnerabilities and deployment risks.
Build resilient, compliant software applications.
Course Objectives
Explore principles of secure software development.
Apply best practices in secure coding.
Integrate automated security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
Conduct static and dynamic application security testing.
Align DevSecOps with compliance and governance.
Develop secure architecture and threat modeling skills.
Foster a culture of shared responsibility in DevSecOps teams.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, hands-on secure coding labs, CI/CD pipeline exercises, and group workshops focused on real-world applications.
Target Audience
Software developers and engineers.
DevOps and DevSecOps professionals.
Application security specialists.
IT managers overseeing development teams.
Target Competencies
Secure SDLC practices.
DevSecOps automation.
Application security testing.
Compliance in software development.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Secure Software Development
Why secure SDLC is essential.
Common vulnerabilities in applications (OWASP Top 10).
Case studies of software breaches.
Secure design principles.
Unit 2: Secure Coding Practices
Input validation and error handling.
Encryption and key management in code.
API and microservices security.
Lab: writing and testing secure code.
Unit 3: Application Security Testing
Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST).
Interactive application security testing (IAST).
Tools for automated code analysis.
Workshop: vulnerability scanning and remediation.
Unit 4: DevSecOps and CI/CD Integration
Principles of DevSecOps.
Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.
Security automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Lab: configuring a secure DevOps pipeline.
Unit 5: Governance, Compliance, and Resilience
Compliance in software development (ISO, PCI DSS, GDPR).
Threat modeling and secure architecture.
Building a security-first development culture.
Roadmap for long-term secure DevOps maturity.
Ready to deliver secure, resilient software at speed?
Join the Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to embed security into every stage of development.
The Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Training Courses in Geneva provide professionals with the skills and methodologies needed to integrate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle. Designed for software engineers, DevOps practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, project managers, and technical leads, these programs focus on building secure applications through proactive controls, automated testing, and continuous monitoring practices.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of secure coding principles, threat modeling, vulnerability identification, and secure architecture patterns. The courses emphasize how security requirements can be incorporated during planning and design, rather than addressed only during testing or deployment. Through hands-on coding labs and real-world development scenarios, attendees learn to prevent common vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, insecure data handling, authentication weaknesses, and configuration exposures.
These DevSecOps training programs in Geneva highlight the integration of security into collaborative DevOps workflows. Participants explore continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automated code scanning, container security, dependency management, and infrastructure-as-code hardening. The curriculum also addresses governance and compliance considerations, ensuring that security controls align with organizational risk tolerance and regulatory expectations while supporting efficient, scalable development processes.
Interactive sessions include practical exercises in secure pipeline configuration, open-source component evaluation, and vulnerability remediation strategies. Participants learn how to foster a security culture across cross-functional teams, improving communication and enabling shared responsibility for application and infrastructure protection.
Attending these training courses in Geneva offers the advantage of an international, innovation-focused learning environment. Participants benefit from expert-led instruction, peer collaboration, and exposure to best practices used across global software and technology organizations. Upon completion, professionals will be equipped to build and manage development workflows that embed security seamlessly—enhancing software reliability, reducing risk, and supporting resilient digital transformation initiatives.