DevSecOps for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Secure Software Development, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Security - Softcover

COTNER, ERIC T.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798180987754

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Are you building software without thinking about security until the very end? That approach can become expensive—and dangerous.

DevSecOps for Beginners shows you how to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle. Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, student, or IT professional, this book helps you understand how modern teams build, test, deploy, and secure applications using DevSecOps principles.

Many beginners understand coding or deployment tools but struggle to connect security with real-world development workflows. This book bridges that gap by providing a practical foundation for secure software development, CI/CD pipelines, containers, cloud environments, and infrastructure protection.

Instead of overwhelming you with unnecessary complexity, you’ll learn step by step through clear explanations and practical examples that reflect how modern development teams work.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Build security into the software development lifecycle from the beginning

• Understand DevSecOps principles and industry best practices

• Create secure CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

• Work with containers and orchestration concepts used in modern application delivery

• Identify common vulnerabilities using OWASP Top 10 guidelines

• Strengthen cloud security and protect applications in production environments

• Apply secrets management, monitoring, logging, and incident response fundamentals

• Understand how DevSecOps supports scalable and reliable software systems

By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to build more secure applications, collaborate effectively with development and operations teams, and understand the security practices used in modern software engineering environments.

Whether you’re preparing for a DevOps role, expanding your cybersecurity knowledge, or improving your development skills, this book provides a practical starting point for implementing security throughout the entire software lifecycle.

Stop treating security as an afterthought. Get your copy of DevSecOps for Beginners today and start building secure, reliable, and production-ready applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798180987754
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252