A tailored course, built for your situation
DevSecOps Maturity Accelerator
Build security deeply into your software lifecycle with confidence and scalability
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
High-performing teams ship secure code daily, but most struggle to scale security without slowing down.
The situation this course is for
Engineers are expected to own security, yet lack structured guidance to embed controls at scale. Frameworks like NIST CSF provide foundation, but don’t map to CI/CD pipelines. The gap? A practical, phased method to advance from siloed scans to automated, auditable security embedded in development culture.
Who this is for
Staff Software Engineers and technical leaders driving secure software delivery in regulated or high-velocity environments who value standards, clarity, and measurable progression.
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers not involved in architecture or security decisions, or executives seeking only board-level summaries without technical depth.
What you walk away with
- Map your current DevSecOps maturity using the OWASP DSOMM framework
- Deploy automated security gates that reduce false positives and developer friction
- Integrate compliance traceability into CI/CD pipelines without slowing delivery
- Lead cross-functional alignment between security, development, and operations teams
- Build a living implementation playbook tailored to your tech stack and risk profile
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of DevSecOps Evolution
Establish the core principles of DevSecOps and how it differs from traditional security and DevOps. Understand the shift from compliance checklists to continuous security validation.
12 chapters in this module
- What DevSecOps really means
- From silos to shared ownership
- The cost of delay in security
- Security as a developer enabler
- Key drivers in modern delivery
- Mapping team capabilities
- Identifying cultural blockers
- Security debt vs tech debt
- Measuring progress meaningfully
- Building executive alignment
- Integrating early feedback loops
- Setting maturity baselines
Module 2. Assessing Current State with DSOMM
Use the OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model to evaluate your team’s current practices across people, process, and technology dimensions with precision.
12 chapters in this module
- DSOMM overview and structure
- Level 0: Initial awareness
- Level 1: Reactive scanning
- Level 2: Integrated tooling
- Level 3: Automated enforcement
- Level 4: Proactive optimization
- Level 5: Continuous innovation
- Scoring team workflows
- Validating findings with data
- Benchmarking against peers
- Stakeholder validation techniques
- Avoiding maturity inflation
Module 3. Embedding Security in CI/CD
Transform pipelines into secure-by-default environments with automated, low-friction controls that developers trust and maintain.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline anatomy review
- Shift-left scanning strategy
- Pre-commit hooks setup
- Static analysis integration
- Dynamic testing automation
- Software composition analysis
- Secrets detection workflow
- Policy as code basics
- Gate failure handling
- Feedback loop design
- Toolchain interoperability
- Performance impact tuning
Module 4. Security Champions Program Design
Scale security expertise across teams by empowering embedded champions with clear roles, training paths, and influence mechanisms.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining the champion role
- Selection criteria framework
- Onboarding curriculum design
- Time allocation models
- Escalation pathways
- Internal advocacy training
- Knowledge sharing systems
- Metrics for impact
- Avoiding burnout patterns
- Incentive alignment
- Cross-team coordination
- Leadership engagement tactics
Module 5. Threat Modeling at Speed
Run lightweight, effective threat modeling sessions that integrate into sprint planning without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling objectives
- Choosing the right method
- Architecture diagramming
- Identifying entry points
- Data flow mapping
- Attack tree construction
- Automated prompt templates
- Integrating into tickets
- Review cadence planning
- Tool integration options
- Developer-friendly formats
- Tracking mitigation progress
Module 6. Automated Policy and Compliance
Turn regulatory requirements into automated, auditable controls that reduce manual effort and increase consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance as code concept
- Mapping NIST CSF controls
- Using OpenPolicy Agent
- Creating reusable rules
- Integrating with CI/CD
- Audit trail generation
- Handling exceptions safely
- Versioning policies
- Testing rule accuracy
- Alerting on drift
- Role-based visibility
- Updating for new standards
Module 7. Secure Software Supply Chain
Protect your delivery pipeline from dependency risks, compromised maintainers, and unauthorized builds.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding SBOMs
- Generating CycloneDX reports
- Verifying provenance with SLSA
- Sigstore signing basics
- Artifact attestation
- Repository hygiene checks
- Transitive dependency risks
- License compliance automation
- Vendor risk scoring
- Monitoring for compromise
- Incident response prep
- Recovery playbooks
Module 8. Security Testing Automation
Design and maintain a balanced portfolio of automated security tests that catch real issues without overwhelming teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Test pyramid for security
- Unit-level checks
- Integration scanning
- Dynamic analysis tuning
- False positive reduction
- Prioritizing critical findings
- Risk-based triage rules
- Automated suppression logic
- Remediation guidance
- Developer notification design
- Test coverage metrics
- Maintaining test health
Module 9. Incident Simulation and Readiness
Prepare teams to respond quickly and effectively to real security events through structured, low-pressure simulations.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident scenario design
- Tabletop exercise planning
- Red teaming basics
- Purple team collaboration
- Detection coverage gaps
- Response playbooks
- Communication protocols
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Blameless culture building
- Metrics for improvement
- Tooling readiness checks
- Scaling simulation frequency
Module 10. Metrics That Matter
Measure what improves security outcomes, not just activity, so teams focus on progress, not compliance theater.
12 chapters in this module
- Leading vs lagging indicators
- Mean time to detect
- Mean time to remediate
- Vulnerability half-life
- Finding severity trends
- Security test pass rate
- Compliance coverage %
- Security champion reach
- Developer satisfaction score
- Incident reduction rate
- Audit finding closure
- Maturity progression tracking
Module 11. Scaling Secure Architecture
Guide technical evolution with security embedded in platform decisions, infrastructure design, and service boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure by design principles
- Zero trust architecture
- Identity-centric security
- API protection patterns
- Data classification system
- Encryption strategy
- Network segmentation
- Observability integration
- Cost of insecurity modeling
- Architecture review process
- Decision record templates
- Governance without gatekeeping
Module 12. Leading Cultural Transformation
Drive lasting change by aligning incentives, communication, and leadership behavior with secure development goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Diagnosing culture type
- Security as shared value
- Leadership storytelling
- Celebrating secure wins
- Feedback loop systems
- Training engagement
- Psychological safety
- Incentive alignment
- Change resistance patterns
- Sustaining momentum
- External validation
- Building community of practice
How this maps to your situation
- You’re leading a team through DevSecOps adoption but facing resistance or slow progress
- You’ve implemented security tools but lack consistent adoption or measurable impact
- You’re expected to report maturity to leadership but lack a credible model
- You want to advance beyond point solutions to a unified, scalable approach
Before vs. after
Before
Security is a separate phase, tools generate noise, teams resist ownership, and progress is hard to prove.
After
Security is seamless, measurable, and owned collectively, accelerating delivery while reducing risk.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and build your implementation plan.
If nothing changes
Continuing with fragmented security practices leads to eroding developer trust, increasing incident load, and missed opportunities to lead in secure software delivery.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses or vendor-specific tool training, this program focuses on holistic, standards-aligned DevSecOps maturity with practical integration into real engineering workflows.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course technical or leadership-focused?
It bridges both, technical depth for engineers and strategic clarity for technical leaders.
Can I apply this in regulated industries?
Yes, modules integrate NIST CSF, OWASP, and compliance automation for auditable results.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and build your implementation plan..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours