156-407 Check Point Certified PenTesting Associate DevSecOps (CCPA-D) Practice Exam

1. Introduction to DevSecOps and Security in DevOps

• Overview of DevSecOps: Integrating Security into DevOps
• The DevOps Lifecycle and Its Relation to Security
• Benefits and Challenges of Implementing DevSecOps
• Key Principles of DevSecOps: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Automation
• The Role of Security in DevOps and Agile Development
• Common DevSecOps Frameworks and Practices
• Understanding Security Risks in DevOps Environments
• Cultural and Organizational Change Required for DevSecOps Adoption
• Tools and Technologies for Integrating Security into DevOps

2. Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Overview of Secure SDLC and Its Phases (Planning, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance)
• Incorporating Security into Each Phase of the SDLC
• Security Requirements and Threat Modeling in the Design Phase
• Secure Coding Practices for Developers (Input Validation, Error Handling, Encryption)
• Static and Dynamic Code Analysis in the Development and Testing Phases
• Threat Intelligence Integration into SDLC
• Using Security Automation and Continuous Integration Tools in DevSecOps
• Securing Dependencies and Third-Party Libraries
• Code Reviews and Peer-Reviews for Security Vulnerabilities

3. Application Security Testing and Vulnerability Management

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• Tools for Automated Code Review and Security Scanning
• Conducting Security Testing in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines
• Identifying and Managing Vulnerabilities in Source Code and Dependencies
• Automated Vulnerability Scanning and Issue Tracking
• Creating and Managing a Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
• Integrating Penetration Testing and Automated Scanning in DevSecOps
• Best Practices for Secure Configuration Management and Vulnerability Patching
• Post-Exploitation and Exploitation Testing for DevOps Applications
• Managing False Positives and Prioritizing Vulnerability Remediation

4. Source Code and Version Control Security

• The Role of Source Code Repositories in DevSecOps
• Secure Coding Practices and Version Control Systems (Git, Subversion)
• Managing Secrets in Code (API Keys, Credentials, Tokens)
• Tools and Techniques for Securing Source Code Repositories
• Security Risks Associated with Branching, Merging, and Forking in Version Control
• Secure Pull Requests and Code Reviews
• Integrating Security Checks into Version Control Workflows (Pre-commit Hooks, CI/CD Pipelines)
• Secret Detection Tools for Source Code Repositories (TruffleHog, GitSecrets)
• Ensuring Secure Access Control to Version Control Repositories

5. Automating Security in CI/CD Pipelines

• Introduction to CI/CD Pipelines and Their Role in DevSecOps
• Incorporating Security in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Pipelines
• Automating Security Scanning and Testing in CI/CD Workflows
• Configuration Management and Automation for Security (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Integrating Security Tools for Static and Dynamic Testing in CI/CD Pipelines
• Using Container Scanning and Analysis in DevSecOps Pipelines
• Automated Dependency Checking and Management for Open Source Libraries
• Continuous Monitoring and Reporting of Security Posture in CI/CD Environments
• Secrets Management and Automation in CI/CD
• Building and Securing Automated Test Suites for Security

6. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

• Overview of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Its Role in DevSecOps
• Securing Cloud and On-prem Infrastructure Using IaC
• Tools and Best Practices for Secure IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Identifying and Managing Security Risks in IaC Templates and Scripts
• Implementing Automated Security Scanning for IaC (Checkov, tfsec, Snyk)
• Secure Configuration Management with IaC Tools
• Enforcing Security Policies and Standards in IaC Development
• Ensuring Compliance and Governance through IaC
• Protecting IaC from Insider Threats and External Attacks
• Continuous Monitoring and Auditing of IaC Deployments

7. Container Security in DevSecOps

• Introduction to Containers and Their Role in DevSecOps
• Containerization Platforms and Security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Secure Container Development and Deployment Practices
• Securing Docker Images and Kubernetes Pods
• Implementing Container Scanning Tools (Clair, Anchore, Trivy)
• Container Runtime Security (gVisor, AppArmor, seccomp)
• Managing Secrets in Containers and Kubernetes (Kubernetes Secrets, HashiCorp Vault)
• Container Orchestration Security in DevSecOps (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Best Practices for Securing Container Registries and Repositories
• Compliance and Governance for Containerized Applications

8. Cloud Security in DevSecOps

• Overview of Cloud Security in the Context of DevSecOps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Securing Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IAM, Networking, Storage)
• Cloud-native Application Security (Serverless, Microservices)
• Securing Cloud Platforms and Services Using Automation (AWS CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Best Practices for Cloud Security Configuration Management
• Monitoring and Auditing Cloud Infrastructure for Security Risks
• Cloud Security Tools for DevSecOps (CloudTrail, Azure Security Center, GCP Cloud Security)
• Cloud Security Automation for Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response
• Securing Cloud Workloads and Virtual Networks
• Handling Cloud Compliance and Regulatory Requirements in DevSecOps (PCI-DSS, GDPR)

9. Security for Microservices in DevSecOps

• Introduction to Microservices Architecture and Its Security Challenges
• Securing Microservices in DevSecOps Pipelines
• Managing Communication Between Microservices Securely (Service Meshes, gRPC)
• API Security and Authentication in Microservices (OAuth, JWT, API Gateway)
• Distributed Tracing and Logging for Microservices Security Monitoring
• Best Practices for Securing Microservices APIs and Endpoints
• Microservices Security Testing in Continuous Integration
• Securing the Microservices Environment (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio)
• Securing Data Flow Between Microservices Using TLS and Encryption
• Continuous Monitoring and Incident Detection in Microservices

10. Security Monitoring and Logging in DevSecOps

• Importance of Security Monitoring in DevSecOps
• Tools and Techniques for Logging and Monitoring in CI/CD Environments
• Real-time Security Analytics and Threat Detection
• Automated Alerts and Incident Management Systems
• Secure Logging Best Practices (Log Integrity, Retention Policies)
• Integrating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with DevSecOps
• Monitoring Cloud Infrastructure for Security Events and Incidents
• Vulnerability Management and Patch Monitoring in DevSecOps Pipelines
• Automating Security Alerts and Responses in DevSecOps
• Auditing and Compliance Reporting for Security Monitoring

11. Incident Response and Remediation in DevSecOps

• Building an Incident Response Plan for DevSecOps Environments
• Security Incident Management and Automated Remediation
• Integrating Incident Response into DevSecOps Pipelines
• Handling Security Breaches and Attacks in DevSecOps Environments
• Automated Incident Detection and Response Workflows
• Post-Incident Analysis and Continuous Improvement in DevSecOps
• Communicating with Stakeholders During and After an Incident
• Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Considerations for Incident Response in DevSecOps
• Secure Software Patching and Hotfixes in CI/CD Environments
• Handling and Mitigating Insider Threats and Supply Chain Attacks

12. Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management in DevSecOps

• Compliance Standards and Frameworks for DevSecOps (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
• Incorporating Compliance Checks into DevSecOps Pipelines
• Risk Management and Assessment in DevSecOps Environments
• Auditing and Reporting for Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Tools for Compliance Automation in DevSecOps (Chef InSpec, OpenSCAP)
• Governance Models and Security Policies for DevSecOps Teams
• Managing Risks Associated with Third-Party Dependencies and Libraries
• Security Audits and Compliance Monitoring for Cloud and On-Prem Environments
• Continuous Monitoring for Regulatory Compliance in CI/CD Pipelines

13. Preparing for the CCPA-D Exam

• Overview of the CCPA-D Exam Structure and Topics
• Study Tips and Best Practices for DevSecOps Exam Preparation
• Recommended Resources for CCPA-D Exam (Books, Online Courses, Labs)
• Understanding Question Formats and Exam Strategy
• Time Management During the Exam
• Practice Exams and Sample Questions for CCPA-D
• Post-Exam Process and Certification Details