A tailored course, built for your situation
Mid-Market DevSecOps Implementation for Public-Sector Programs
A practical implementation framework for secure, compliant, and scalable delivery in regulated environments
$199 one-time
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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.
Public-sector technology leaders face increasing pressure to deliver faster while maintaining compliance, security, and audit readiness, but most DevSecOps guidance is built for enterprises or startups, not mid-market realities.
The situation this course is for
Mid-market organizations in the public sector operate in a unique gap: too large for lightweight tools, too constrained for enterprise-scale solutions. Generic DevSecOps frameworks fail to account for limited headcount, legacy integrations, and complex compliance requirements. Teams end up improvising, leading to inconsistent results, audit friction, and delivery delays.
Who this is for
Technology leaders, compliance officers, and delivery managers in mid-market firms supporting public-sector contracts who need a clear, repeatable model for secure software delivery
Who this is not for
Enterprise teams with mature SecOps functions or startups operating outside regulated environments
What you walk away with
- Deploy a compliant DevSecOps pipeline aligned with public-sector audit standards
- Integrate security controls without slowing delivery velocity
- Scale automation across mid-market team structures and resource constraints
- Align cross-functional stakeholders, engineering, security, compliance, and program management
- Reduce rework and audit findings through proactive control embedding
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Mid-Market DevSecOps
Core principles, scope, and operating model design for public-sector alignment
12 chapters in this module
- Defining DevSecOps in regulated environments
- Mid-market constraints and opportunities
- Public-sector program lifecycle overview
- Regulatory landscape mapping
- Stakeholder alignment framework
- Team structure and role clarity
- Toolchain selection criteria
- Pipeline architecture fundamentals
- Security control integration basics
- Compliance as code concepts
- Audit readiness planning
- Change management for technical teams
Module 2. Compliance Integration Strategy
Embedding regulatory requirements into development workflows
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping NIST, ISO, and agency-specific controls
- Control ownership and accountability
- Automated policy validation
- Documenting compliance in code
- Audit trail generation
- Evidence collection workflows
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- Gap analysis techniques
- Third-party assessment preparation
- Control rationalization for efficiency
- Compliance dashboard design
- Regulatory update response planning
Module 3. Secure Pipeline Architecture
Designing and hardening CI/CD pipelines for public-sector use
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline segmentation strategies
- Identity and access management for toolchains
- Secrets management at scale
- Immutable build artifacts
- Signed commits and provenance
- Artifact repository security
- Pipeline-as-code governance
- Environment promotion controls
- Rollback and recovery design
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalies
- Threat modeling for pipelines
- Penetration testing integration
Module 4. Code and Dependency Security
Proactive vulnerability management in development and third-party components
12 chapters in this module
- Static application security testing (SAST) integration
- Dynamic analysis (DAST) in staging
- Software composition analysis (SCA)
- Dependency update policies
- License compliance automation
- Vulnerability prioritization frameworks
- Remediation workflow design
- Pull request security gates
- Developer feedback loops
- Open source risk profiling
- Binary artifact verification
- Zero-day response planning
Module 5. Infrastructure as Code Security
Securing cloud and on-prem provisioning through code
12 chapters in this module
- IaC security best practices
- Policy-as-code with Open Policy Agent
- Terraform security scanning
- Cloud formation guardrails
- Environment consistency enforcement
- Drift detection and response
- Role-based template access
- Secure module repositories
- Compliance validation in pipelines
- Change approval workflows
- Cost and risk tradeoff analysis
- Multi-cloud IaC strategy
Module 6. Application Security Testing Integration
Embedding security testing throughout the development lifecycle
12 chapters in this module
- Shifting security left in development
- Developer training and awareness
- Security champions program design
- Automated testing triggers
- False positive reduction techniques
- Test coverage metrics
- Integration with issue tracking
- Security test result visualization
- Performance impact mitigation
- Tool interoperability standards
- Test environment security
- Continuous retesting strategies
Module 7. Monitoring and Incident Response
Extending DevSecOps into operations and incident management
12 chapters in this module
- Runtime application protection (RASP)
- Security information and event management (SIEM) integration
- Log aggregation and analysis
- Anomaly detection in production
- Incident response playbooks
- Automated containment workflows
- Post-incident review processes
- Feedback loops to development
- Threat intelligence integration
- User behavior analytics
- Service mesh security monitoring
- Zero trust observability
Module 8. Identity and Access Management
Securing access across development, deployment, and operational systems
12 chapters in this module
- Principle of least privilege enforcement
- Just-in-time access models
- Multi-factor authentication integration
- Role-based access control (RBAC) design
- Service account management
- Federated identity for toolchains
- Access review automation
- Break-glass access procedures
- Session recording and auditing
- Identity lifecycle management
- Privileged access management (PAM) integration
- Access anomaly detection
Module 9. Data Protection and Privacy
Ensuring data security and privacy compliance in development and operations
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification in development
- Masking and anonymization techniques
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Data residency and sovereignty
- PII handling in logs and backups
- Database access controls
- Data lifecycle management
- Privacy impact assessment integration
- Consent management in systems
- Data breach prevention controls
- Audit logging for data access
- Third-party data sharing security
Module 10. Supply Chain Security
Securing the software supply chain from development to deployment
12 chapters in this module
- Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation
- Provenance and attestation (Sigstore)
- Vendor risk assessment integration
- Third-party code review processes
- Build environment integrity
- Artifact signing and verification
- Dependency provenance tracking
- Open source contribution policies
- Contractual security requirements
- Incident response for vendor breaches
- Software delivery assurance frameworks
- Trusted source enforcement
Module 11. Cross-Functional Alignment
Aligning engineering, security, compliance, and program management
12 chapters in this module
- Shared goals and KPIs
- Joint planning sessions
- Compliance roadmap integration
- Security team embedded roles
- Program management coordination
- Budget alignment strategies
- Risk ownership frameworks
- Communication protocols
- Conflict resolution models
- Leadership reporting structures
- Stakeholder feedback loops
- Change adoption measurement
Module 12. Implementation and Continuous Improvement
Rolling out and evolving the DevSecOps program over time
12 chapters in this module
- Pilot program design
- Phased rollout planning
- Success metrics definition
- Feedback collection mechanisms
- Toolchain optimization
- Team skill development
- Lessons learned integration
- Scaling from pilot to production
- External audit preparation
- Benchmarking against peers
- Roadmap refinement process
- Sustaining executive support
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing DevSecOps in a mid-sized firm with public-sector contracts
- Scaling secure delivery with limited security staff
- Preparing for a major compliance audit with new software systems
- Reducing deployment delays caused by security and compliance bottlenecks
Before vs. after
Before
Teams operate in silos, security is reactive, compliance is documentation-heavy, and deployments are slow and error-prone.
After
Security and compliance are automated and integrated, teams collaborate effectively, and secure releases happen predictably and at pace.
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 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed for completion over 8, 10 weeks with team application.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, organizations risk repeated audit findings, delayed project delivery, increased remediation costs, and erosion of stakeholder trust due to preventable security incidents.
How this compares to the alternatives
Most DevSecOps training is either too theoretical, enterprise-focused, or tool-specific. This course fills the gap with a mid-market, public-sector, specific implementation framework that balances depth, practicality, and compliance rigor.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Technology leaders, compliance officers, and delivery managers in mid-market organizations supporting public-sector programs who need to implement DevSecOps effectively within resource and regulatory constraints.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is issued after finishing all modules and passing the final assessment.
$199 one-time. Approximately 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed for completion over 8, 10 weeks with team application..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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