🚀 Quick Summary
✅ No strict prerequisites required
🐧 Basic Linux familiarity is helpful but not mandatory
💻 Basic computer skills are sufficient
📚 Foundational DevOps concepts are taught as part of the course
💪 Commitment, curiosity, and consistency matter most
👥 Full support available for beginners
Course-Specific Prerequisites
Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
Basic Linux commands (ls, cd, mkdir, etc.)
Basic understanding of application security practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
No prior DevOps experience required
Certified DevSecOps Expert (CDE)
Must hold the Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification
Basic understanding of application security practices (SAST, DAST, etc.)
Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP)
Basic Linux commands
Familiarity with a scripting language (Python, Golang, Ruby) is helpful but not required
Certified Cloud-Native Security Expert (CCNSE)
Basic Linux commands
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes is helpful but not mandatory
Certified Container Security Expert (CCSE)
Basic Linux commands
Certified Threat Modeling Professional (CTMP)
Knowledge of security fundamentals (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Basic knowledge of application development (preferred, not mandatory)
Certified API Security Professional (CASP)
Basic Linux commands
Understanding of OWASP Top 10
Basic knowledge of application development (preferred, not mandatory)
Certified Software Supply Chain Security Expert (CSSE)
Basic Linux commands
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and cloud platforms
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Familiarity with a scripting language (Python, Golang, Ruby) is helpful but not required
Certified Security Champion (CSC)
Foundational knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Understanding of developing or testing web applications
✅ No Barrier to Entry
Many learners ask: “Do I have enough background?”
🎯 The answer: Yes. You don’t need advanced expertise to start.
DevSecOps blends multiple disciplines, and few professionals come in with complete knowledge.
We provide the necessary foundations so everyone begins at the same level.
🚀 Helpful (But Not Required) Background
These can speed up your learning:
🐧 Linux commands (we provide references for newcomers)
💻 Basic software development concepts (version control, programming logic)
☁️ Cloud computing awareness
🎯 What REALLY Matters
The most successful students share these qualities:
🤔 Curiosity about security and modern development practices
🧪 Willingness to experiment and learn from mistakes
👷 Active participation in hands-on labs
📈 Dedication to continuous professional growth
🎆 Success From All Backgrounds
💡 With the right mindset and our structured learning path:
Students from diverse technical and non-technical backgrounds achieve certification
Attitude and consistency matter more than prior experience
💪 Your growth mindset is the true prerequisite