Course Outline

Introduction to DevSecOps and AI Integration for Government

  • Principles and goals of DevSecOps in the public sector
  • The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in enhancing DevSecOps practices
  • Current trends and categories of security automation tools for government

Static and Dynamic Code Analysis with AI

  • Utilizing SonarQube, Semgrep, or Snyk Code for static code analysis in federal projects
  • Implementing dynamic testing with AI-assisted test case generation to improve security
  • Interpreting results and integrating them into version control systems for government use

Secrets and Credential Leak Detection

  • Employing AI-enhanced tools like GitHub Advanced Security or Gitleaks to detect hardcoded secrets in code repositories
  • Preventing sensitive information from entering source control systems used by government agencies
  • Establishing automatic blocking and alerting rules for immediate response to potential leaks

AI-Powered Dependency and Container Scanning

  • Using Trivy with AI-enabled plugins to scan containers for vulnerabilities in government environments
  • Monitoring third-party libraries and software bill of materials (SBOMs) for compliance and security
  • Generating automated remediation recommendations and patch alerts for timely action

Intelligent Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

  • Automating threat modeling with AI-based tools to enhance government cybersecurity
  • Prioritizing risks using machine learning models to focus resources effectively
  • Linking business impact to technical vulnerabilities for comprehensive risk management in government operations

CI/CD Pipeline Integration and Automation

  • Embedding security checks into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for government projects
  • Creating policies-as-code to enforce consistent rules across different environments in the public sector
  • Generating AI-assisted reports to support audits and compliance requirements for government agencies

Case Studies and Security Automation Patterns

  • Real-world examples of AI application in security pipelines within the public sector
  • Selecting the appropriate tools to fit specific government ecosystems
  • Best practices for building and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines for government use

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A comprehensive understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for government.
  • Fundamental knowledge of application security principles.
  • Proficiency with code repositories and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Audience

  • Security-focused DevOps teams within the public sector.
  • DevSecOps engineers and cloud security specialists for government.
  • Compliance and risk management professionals in governmental organizations.
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