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Your DevSecOps Roadmap: From Beginner to Pro

Alright, let's map out your journey to becoming a top-notch DevSecOps Engineer. This roadmap is designed to be flexible, so we can adjust it based on your progress and interests.

Phase 1: Foundational Skills (4-6 Weeks)

  • Goal: Build a solid understanding of core concepts.
  • Topics:
    • Linux Fundamentals: Command line, file system, basic scripting.
    • Networking Basics: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP.
    • Version Control: Git, GitHub.
    • Introduction to Cloud: AWS fundamentals (EC2, S3, IAM).
    • Basic Scripting: Python or Bash.
  • Action Items:
    • Complete online courses (e.g., Linux Academy, A Cloud Guru).
    • Set up a personal GitHub repository.
    • Deploy a simple web application on AWS EC2.

Phase 2: Containerization & Automation (6-8 Weeks)

  • Goal: Master containerization and automation tools.
  • Topics:
    • Docker: Containerization, Dockerfiles, Docker Compose.
    • Kubernetes: Orchestration, deployments, services.
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform or CloudFormation.
    • CI/CD Basics: Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
    • Automation: Ansible.
  • Action Items:
    • Build and deploy a containerized application on Kubernetes.
    • Automate infrastructure deployment with Terraform.
    • Create a basic CI/CD pipeline.

Phase 3: DevSecOps & Security (8-10 Weeks)

  • Goal: Integrate security into the development lifecycle.
  • Topics:
    • Security Best Practices: SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning.
    • IAM & Access Control: AWS IAM, security groups.
    • Compliance: ISO 27001, SOC 2 basics.
    • Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, CloudWatch.
    • Secrets management: Hashicorp Vault.
  • Action Items:
    • Implement SAST and DAST in your CI/CD pipeline.
    • Configure monitoring and alerting for your applications.
    • Audit your cloud infrastructure for security vulnerabilities.

Phase 4: Advanced Cloud & Optimization (Ongoing)

  • Goal: Deepen expertise and optimize performance.
  • Topics:
    • Advanced AWS Services: ECS, Lambda, API Gateway.
    • Cloud Networking: VPC, Transit Gateway, VPN.
    • Performance Tuning: Application and infrastructure optimization.
    • Data Lakehouse architectures: Databricks, Snowflake.
    • Advanced CI/CD: ArgoCD, advanced GitHub Actions.
  • Action Items:
    • Build and deploy serverless applications.
    • Implement advanced networking configurations.
    • Contribute to open-source projects.
    • Pursue AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).

Key Milestones

  • 3 Months: Deploy a fully automated application on Kubernetes.
  • 6 Months: Implement a secure CI/CD pipeline with SAST and DAST.
  • 12 Months: Achieve AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification.

Continuous Learning

  • Stay updated with industry trends through blogs, podcasts, and conferences.
  • Join online communities and forums.
  • Experiment with new tools and technologies.
  • Build a home lab.

Let's begin. What phase are you currently in, and what are your immediate goals?