DevOps for Pentesters

DOP

DevOps for Pentesters

DevOps for Pentesters (DOP)

Overview

The Certified DevOps for Pentesters (DOP) certification is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to integrate DevOps practices into their penetration testing and red team operations. This course teaches how to leverage automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) principles to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security assessments.

The certification validates an individual’s ability to:

  • Automate the building and testing of penetration testing tools.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless tool deployment.
  • Manage and mitigate risks associated with code changes in security tools.

Course Details

The DOP certification consists of 30 lessons that provide practical insights into applying DevOps methodologies within the context of penetration testing.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to DevOps: Understanding the principles of DevOps and its relevance to cybersecurity.
  • Automating Tool Development: Techniques for automating the build and test processes of security tools.
  • Managing Code Changes: Strategies to prevent breaking changes from being merged into the codebase.
  • Removing Known IOCs: Automation of processes for eliminating known Indicators of Compromise from public tools.
  • Tool Obfuscation: Methods for automating the obfuscation of tools to evade detection by security products.
  • Publishing Artifacts: Best practices for publishing uniquely built tools ready for use in assessments.

Learning Materials:

Participants will receive access to a variety of resources, including video content, practical demonstrations, and exercises designed to reinforce their understanding of DevOps practices in penetration testing.

Exam Structure

The DOP certification is awarded upon successful completion of all course lessons, with no formal exam required. Candidates demonstrate their understanding through practical application within the course.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • Completion of all lessons in the course.
  • Participation in practical exercises designed to reinforce learning.

Who Should Take DOP?

The DOP certification is ideal for:

  • Penetration testers looking to improve their operational efficiency through automation.
  • Red team specialists wanting to integrate DevOps practices into their workflows.
  • Malware developers interested in leveraging CI/CD principles for tool development.

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