GitOps Essentials
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GitOps Essentials offers foundational knowledge and practical skills in Git, branching, merging, and security. It introduces GitOps principles, explores Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems, and provides insights into securing repositories and implementing effective pipelines for modern DevOps workflows.
4
modules
80
hours of content
6
real-world skills
Learning Objectives
- Build a strong foundation in Git for day-to-day work or further study
- Understand Git from a security perspective to reduce data leakage and risk
- Practice core Git commands through hands-on labs in a safe environment
- Learn Git’s history and its role in CI/CD pipelines
Who is it for?
- Developers, DevOps engineers, and other technical roles requiring Git proficiency
- Individuals reskilling from non-technical to technical roles
- Entry-level employees, interns, and new hires needing to deepen their Git knowledge
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GitOps Essentials FAQ
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Are there any prerequisites for GitOps Essentials?
There are no formal prerequisites, but completion of or equivalent knowledge in the following learning modules and paths is recommended:
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Is GitOps Essentials good for beginners?
Yes, this learning path is designed to be accessible for entry-level learners while providing valuable insights and hands-on practice for those with some prior experience.
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GitOps Essentials: NIST Work Roles
- Communications Security (COMSEC) Management
- Secure Software Development
- Secure Systems Development
- Software Security Assessment
- Systems Requirements Planning
- Systems Testing and Evaluation
- Systems Administration
- Vulnerability Analysis
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GitOps Essentials: NIST TKS’s
- Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture
- Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures
- Knowledge of computer networking protocols
- Knowledge of privacy principles and practices
- Skill in encrypting network communications
- Skill in implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption
- Skill in implementing digital signatures
- Skill in performing cost/benefit analysis
- Determine project security controls
- Determine if applications meet minimum security requirements
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Skills learned in GitOps Essentials
- Secure development (SSDLC, DevSecOps)
- Version control
- CI/CD and DevOps pipeline testing
- DevSecOps integration
- App deployment support
- Security reporting and documentation
