DevSecOps and DevOps for Linux

Introduction

This book is a comprehensive guide tailored to help you develop the core skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of DevOps and DevSecOps. It covers the intersection of development, security, and operations, equipping you with both the technical expertise and soft skills required for this role. Apart from the necessary theory, it provides a large number of examples as well as hands-on labs to familiarize you with practical applications.

Soft Skills and Frameworks

The book begins with essential soft skills, introducing you to frameworks like Agile and Lean along with Scrum and Kanban. To better explain the topic and practical applications, an example Python project of an executable package is included. Then the book takes you into a deep dive, demonstrating the process of gradually improving the project by adding the explained topics as new features, avoiding unnecessary rework.

Security Topics

The book also covers security topics including source code compliance analysis and vulnerabilities scans, system security, data encryption, and identity validation using GPG, X.509 certificates, and PKI.

Protocols and Service Protocols

The book delves into the most commonly used protocols (HTTP, TLS, LDAP), providing also an overview of service protocols such as SOAP and REST. Along with this, it covers containers (Docker, Podman), with an overview of Kubernetes and Helm, and a hands-on lab for installing Rancher and deploying Gitea on top of it. Gitea is also exploited to delve into Git.

Automation and Operations

The book ends showing how to operate with Ansible using playbooks, roles, and collections. After reading this book, you will be able to solve complex challenges, create secure and maintainable solutions, and become a trusted and respected member of any DevSecOps team.

Professional Development

The book will not only teach you the technical concepts of DevSecOps but also help you develop the professional mindset that will make you a sought-after DevSecOps expert. You will be able to solve complex challenges, create secure and maintainable solutions, and become a trusted and respected member of any DevSecOps team.

Target Audience

Whether you are an experienced engineer aiming to transition into DevSecOps or a student looking to build a career, this book provides a comprehensive, hands-on, and actionable guide to becoming a skilled DevSecOps professional.

What You Will Learn

Understand the fundamental concepts of DevSecOps and gain hands-on skills in development, security, and operations. Write effective, secure, and reliable automations to support not only CI/CD but the complete software lifecycle. Learn how to use key tools and technologies in DevSecOps, including Git, Ansible, Kubernetes, and more. Develop essential soft skills like being a good team member and frameworks like Lean and Agile.

Who Is This Book For

Aspiring DevOps and DevSecOps professionals, engineers looking to transition into DevOps roles, and anyone seeking a strong foundation in the practices and tools of the DevSecOps field.