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 Zurich provide professionals with the knowledge, tools, and best practices required to build security into every phase of the software development lifecycle. Designed for software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, DevOps practitioners, architects, and technical managers, these programs emphasize integrating security controls, automated testing, and continuous monitoring into modern development workflows. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, secure coding and DevSecOps principles have become essential for delivering resilient, high-quality applications.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of secure software development, exploring topics such as threat modeling, secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation, and architectural risk analysis. The courses focus on identifying weaknesses early, reducing attack surfaces, and ensuring that development teams can respond proactively to emerging security challenges. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees learn to apply secure development practices across web, mobile, and cloud-based applications.
These DevSecOps training programs in Zurich highlight the importance of embedding security into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Participants examine automated security testing, code analysis tools, container and microservices security, and infrastructure-as-code protection. The curriculum emphasizes cross-team collaboration, demonstrating how development, operations, and security teams can work together to ensure rapid delivery without compromising protection. Best practices for policy governance, monitoring, and incident response within DevSecOps environments are also explored.
Attending these training courses in Zurich allows professionals to benefit from an innovative and technologically advanced environment known for its strong engineering culture and high standards in cybersecurity. The city’s global business and technology ecosystem enhances collaborative learning, enabling participants to gain international perspectives on secure development and automation. By completing this specialization, professionals become equipped to implement DevSecOps strategies, strengthen software security, and support resilient, scalable, and secure application delivery in an increasingly dynamic digital landscape.