Container Orchestration and DevSecOps with Docker and Kubernetes

Containerization has changed how software is built and deployed, but moving from local development to a secure production environment requires specific skills in automation and security. This course provides a clear path for beginners to understand the container lifecycle, from writing your first Dockerfile to orchestrating complex applications while maintaining a strong security posture. You will gain a thorough understanding of how to package applications, manage them at scale, and protect them against modern threats. By focusing on the intersection of operations and security, you will learn how to create resilient systems that are ready for the demands of professional software delivery. What you'll learn: - Understand container fundamentals, including images, layers, and the Open Container Initiative (OCI) standards. - Build and optimize Docker images using multi-stage builds to reduce attack surfaces. - Configure Kubernetes clusters and manage container orchestration for scalable applications. - Implement DevSecOps practices by integrating automated security scanning into deployment pipelines. - Apply zero-trust networking concepts and secret management to protect containerized workloads. - Practice container monitoring and logging to maintain visibility across distributed systems. Starting with core terminology and architectural basics, the text guides you through hands-on configuration scenarios and security hardening techniques. You will move from simple single-container setups to complex, multi-service environments managed by Kubernetes. This course is designed for beginners in DevOps, system administration, and cloud engineering, with no prior container experience required. Start building secure and scalable containerized infrastructure today.