Chapter 2: Security Posture & DevSecOps

This chapter covers the essential foundations of personal and corporate security, the integration of security into the development lifecycle, and practical system hardening through authentication policies.

📚 Chapter Sections

2.1 Personal and corporate cyber hygiene

Essential habits and practices for maintaining security in personal and professional digital environments. - Level: Fundamental

2.2 Introduction to DevSecOps

Integrating security into the DevOps culture, focusing on automation, shift-left, and shared responsibility. - Level: Modern SDLC

2.3 Password complexity policy

Practical guide to Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) and enforcing strict password policies. - Level: Hands-on Lab

2.4 Cybersecurity culture & human behaviour

Understanding the psychological aspects of cybersecurity and building a security-first culture. - Level: Human Element