SKILL BENCHMARK

DevSecOps Awareness (Entry Level)

  • 13m
  • 13 questions
The DevSecOps Awareness (Entry Level) benchmark assesses your basic understanding of security practices included in the DevOps process. You will be evaluated on your basic knowledge of integrating security in DevOps development and where DevSecOps fits in the overall IT landscape. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills necessary to apply concepts related to DevSecOps and related tools and services.

Topics covered

  • describe ways in which DevSecOps teams should respond to incidents and how they can increase their security posture
  • differentiate between DevOps and DevSecOps
  • identify common benefits of DevSecOps including delivery and security
  • list best practices related to DevSecOps vulnerability analysis
  • list common DevSecOps compliance considerations
  • list fundamental DevSecOps requirements, including automation, collaboration, visibility, and policy
  • list key elements of DevSecOps, such as vulnerability scanning and runtime protection
  • outline industries that can implement and benefit from DevSecOps implementations, including automotive, healthcare, and financial
  • outline key considerations when migrating from the DevOps life cycle to the DevSecOps life cycle
  • outline the basic tenants of information security: confidentiality, integrity , and availability
  • provide an overview of the DevOps life cycle
  • recognize common information security technologies including firewalls, data loss prevention, intrusion prevention, and endpoint detection and response
  • recognize different types of information security including application, cloud, and infrastructure security

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