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Achievement unlocked : Cloud native security certification

I'm thrilled to share that I've successfully passed the Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE) by Practical DevSecOps

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, securing containerized applications is more critical than ever. Big shoutout to Practical DevSecOps for creating a realistic as well as rigorous certification process

The certification process involved : 6 Hours of Hands-On Challenges: Navigating through complex, real-world kubernetes security scenarios that pushed my technical skills to the limit.

12 Hours of Reporting: Documenting findings, mitigation strategies, and securing the Kubernetes environment, all while adhering to industry best practices.

This achievement is just the beginning, and I'm excited to apply these skills to build and maintain secure containerized and kubernetes environments, ensuring robust security for cloud-native applications.

Looking forward to the challenges ahead and to contributing more to the field of container security!

Taking the Practical DevSecOps certification was a fantastic experience! It really gave me a solid understanding of the key tools, processes, and skills in the DevSecOps world. The lab exam was a great challenge—it pushed me to apply what I’d learned and really test my knowledge. What I appreciated most was the focus on the foundational principles and best practices that make DevSecOps so valuable for organizations. It was a fun and eye-opening challenge, and I feel more confident and prepared to dive deeper into DevSecOps moving forward.

I'm thrilled to announce that I have earned the Practical DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification! 🎉

This achievement marks an important milestone in my professional journey. I'm eager to leverage the skills and insights I've gained to enhance security practices and contribute to innovative solutions in the ever-evolving field of DevSecOps. 🚀

I finally got my #PracticalDevSecOps Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE), it was a very nice experience folks at #PracticalDevSecOps specially @Raja Shekar go above and beyond so students can have the best experience. The content is current and very interesting.

Very excited to announce that I have earned my CCNSE, with a focus on Kubernetes Security, Docker Security, CI/CD pipelines hardening, encryption at rest and Secret Management. #DevSecOps #ContainerSecurity #Kubernetes #Microsevices #Docker #Jenkins #ContainerArchitecture

Thank you Practical DevSecOps! The self paced course is fantastic. Comprehensive and engaging complemented perfectly by the practical labs. The exam was the toughest I've done in a long time, but also really enjoyable!

🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed the Certified Threat Modeling Professional (CTMP) by Practical DevSecOps! 🚀

This certification journey has been an eye-opening experience, diving deep into the world of **Threat Modeling** and its critical role in building secure systems. It covered an impressive range of topics, including:

🔎 **Understanding Threat Modeling Basics**: - The STRIDE framework: Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, and Elevation of Privileges. - Diagramming techniques and the importance of threat actor-centric modeling. - Exploring methodologies like PASTA, VAST, OCTAVE, and even gamified approaches!

⚙️ **Practical Application through Hands-On Exercises**: - Creating attack trees and data flow diagrams. - Using tools like OWASP Threat Dragon and Irius Risk for modern threat modeling scenarios. - Writing security requirements and identifying privacy-related threats.

🌐 **Agile Threat Modeling in Modern Development**: - Implementing diagrams and compliance as code. - Writing security requirements alongside Agile workflows. - Using UML as code and automating threat modeling processes for DevOps pipelines.

📋 **Risk Management Strategies**: - Identifying and categorizing risks with OWASP Risk Rating and other methodologies. - Learning to mitigate, transfer, accept, or avoid risks in real-world scenarios.

🔐 **Secure Design Principles and Case Studies**: - Applying principles like Least Privilege, Fail-Safe Defaults, and Psychological Acceptability. - Case studies of AWS S3, Kubernetes, and more to understand threat modeling in cloud-native environments.

This certification has equipped me with the tools and methodologies to confidently analyze and address security risks while aligning with modern development practices like Agile and DevOps.

🙏 I want to extend my gratitude to **Practical DevSecOps** for delivering such an engaging, hands-on learning experience. The insights and exercises have been incredibly practical and valuable for real-world applications. 🙌

I'm excited to bring this expertise into my work, ensuring stronger, more resilient systems.

💡 Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of secure design and development! If you’re passionate about security, feel free to connect and discuss ideas or best practices.