5-Day Instructor-Led Programme
The XDEVSEC Certification Programme is the practitioner standard for DevSecOps engineers who integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, secure cloud-native infrastructure, and build developer-friendly security toolchains that do not slow delivery. Assessed on Day 6 through a supervised secure pipeline design and security gate implementation exercise — no MCQs, no theory exam.
Duration
5 Days
Price
$4,995
DevSecOps is not a tool. It is a culture, a set of practices, and a pipeline architecture that makes security a first-class part of software delivery. The DevSecOps engineer who can only describe the concepts in a multiple choice test cannot implement a SAST gate, tune DAST alerts to reduce false positives, or build an SBOM-aware dependency scanning workflow. XDEVSEC is built for engineers who need to do the work.
Across six instructor-led days, participants build capability across the complete DevSecOps engineering lifecycle: secure CI/CD pipeline architecture, SAST and secret scanning integration, DAST automation and tuning, SCA and SBOM management, container and IaC security, infrastructure security automation, and security culture for engineering teams. Every module is hands-on — participants build, configure, and tune real security tooling in real CI/CD environments across GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins.
On Day 6, participants design and implement a secure CI/CD pipeline for a simulated application, integrating SAST, secret scanning, SCA, container scanning, DAST, and security gates. A senior practitioner reviews the pipeline architecture, security gate configuration, and developer experience design. XDEVSEC certificate and Practitioner Assessment Report issued. Aligned with NIST SP 800-218 SSDF, SLSA supply chain framework, OWASP DevSecOps Guideline, CIS Benchmarks for CI/CD, DoD DevSecOps Reference Design, DORA (developer productivity research context).
Hands-on SAST integration with Semgrep and CodeQL, secret scanning with TruffleHog and GitHub Advanced Security, SCA with Snyk and OWASP Dependency-Check, container scanning with Trivy, IaC scanning with Checkov, DAST automation with OWASP ZAP, and security gate configuration in GitHub Actions/GitLab CI.
Mentor-led sessions covering real DevSecOps pipeline architecture decisions, developer friction reduction strategies, security gate tuning methodology, and building security champion programmes inside engineering organisations.
Design, build, and tune DevSecOps pipelines that integrate security tooling without blocking delivery, and foster security culture across engineering teams through developer-friendly security practices.
Design and implement DevSecOps pipeline architectures integrating SAST, secret scanning, SCA, SBOM management, container scanning, IaC scanning, and DAST across GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins
Configure and tune security gates at each pipeline stage to provide actionable developer feedback without blocking delivery velocity
Generate and manage Software Bills of Materials (SBOM) in SPDX and CycloneDX formats aligned to US EO 14028 and EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements
Implement container and Kubernetes security controls including image signing, admission controllers, and registry security policy enforcement
Design developer-friendly security feedback mechanisms that reduce noise and increase remediation rates across engineering teams
Measure DevSecOps programme maturity using OWASP DSOMM and present security toolchain ROI to engineering and security leadership
Minimum 12 months in a DevOps, software engineering, or security engineering role with hands-on CI/CD experience
Working knowledge of at least one CI/CD platform: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Basic familiarity with containers (Docker) and at least one scripting language: Python, Bash, or YAML
Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Credential
On successful completion of Xcademia DevSecOps Engineer, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and recognised by employers across the UK defence and security sector.
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Everything you need to know about this course
ECDE is a multiple choice exam testing theoretical DevSecOps knowledge. XDEVSEC is 6 instructor-led days ending in a supervised secure pipeline implementation on Day 6 where participants build a complete DevSecOps toolchain with real tools in a real CI/CD environment. The Practitioner Assessment Report documents the pipeline design decisions, tool configuration, and security gate tuning — evidence no MCQ exam can produce.
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