Practical DevSecOps

Practical DevSecOps is a global cybersecurity education company specializing in hands-on DevSecOps, AI Security, and Application Security training and certifications. Listed on the NICCS/CISA National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies platform, Practical DevSecOps has trained over 12,500 security professionals across 108+ countries and is trusted by organizations including Roche, Accenture, IBM, PWC, and Booz Allen Hamilton. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 Our certification programs are built for practitioners, not theory. Every course is delivered through browser-based labs where learners attack and defend real systems, with no downloads or installations required. Current certifications include: CDP - Certified DevSecOps Professional CDE - Certified DevSecOps Expert CAISP - Certified AI Security Professional CCSE - Certified Container Security Expert CCNSE - Certified Cloud Nativ

Practical DevSecOps is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Battle of the AI Red Team Certifications: CAISP vs. OSAI vs. SANS SEC536

  Aug 14, 20265 min

  In this episode, we dive deep into the field of AI security to compare the top three AI red teaming certifications of 2026: Practical DevSecOps' Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) , OffSec's AI Red Teamer (OSAI/AI-300) , and SANS's SEC536 (Adversarial AI) . Whether you are an experienced pentester or an AppSec engineer looking to pivot into securing LLMs, we break down exactly what you get for your money, contrast the intensity of their practical labs against their exam formats, and analyze which credential offers the strongest career and salary growth potential. What We Cover in This Episode: The Core Contenders Explained: We detail the unique philosophy of each program. Learn why CAISP ($1,099) is built for those needing day-one defensive and offensive AI skills, why OSAI ($1,749+) requires a solid foundation in offensive fundamentals, and where SEC536 ($2,629–$3,505) sits as a high-intensity, instructor-led SANS experience. Hands-On Lab Reps vs. Exam Formats: We contrast the actual practical training time against the pressure of the testing center: CAISP: Features 30+ guided browser-based labs . The exam consists of 5 practical challenges completed over 6 hours , with a 24-hour window to write and submit a professional report. OSAI: Employs OffSec’s rigorous "Try Harder" method with modular labs, leading into a grueling, fully proctored 24-hour practical exam designed to simulate a real-world enterprise compromise. SEC536: Provides 10 highly current labs (covering cutting-edge techniques like Model Context Protocol tool abuse) but has no certification exam attached yet due to its beta status. Salary Growth & Career Trajectory: We discuss the massive financial upside of entering the AI security space. With US AI/LLM Red Teamers commanding $160,000 to $280,000 and AI Security Engineers bringing in up to $340,000 , we analyze which cert offers the lowest barrier to entry to help you bypass the standard AppSec salary ceiling ($120,000 to $230,000) https://www.linkedin.com/company/practical-devsecops/ https://www.youtube.com/@PracticalDevSecOps https://twitter.com/pdevsecops

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  Elite Pay for MCP Security Experts: Mastering the AI Integration Layer

  Jun 29, 202622 min

  As organizations rapidly adopt the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI agents to production data and internal tools, a massive security gap has emerged. In this episode, we explore why MCP security has become one of the fastest-rising hiring signals in the cybersecurity industry and how mastering these skills can dramatically increase your salary potential. Featured Resource: Learn more about the Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE) course by Practical DevSecOps, focusing on attacking, assessing, and hardening MCP servers through browser-based labs. In this episode, we cover: The MCP Security Gap: Most teams have adopted MCP without knowing how to defend it. We discuss why this creates a unique "early mover" advantage for security professionals. Elite Salary Data: We break down the 2026 salary bands, where AI Security Engineers are earning between $152,000 and 210,000 and LeadAISecurityArchitects arer eaching 280,000 and up . High-Value Skills Employers Want: Learn why practical, hands-on skills like tool poisoning , runtime prompt injection , and supply chain security are pulling the strongest premiums compared to theoretical knowledge. Resume Mastery: Discover how to transform a "weak" resume into a "strong" one by using specific metrics and named attack types that prove you can harden real-world AI pipelines. A Fast-Track to Certification: We introduce the Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE) pathway, which uses 30+ hands-on labs to make professionals job-ready in approximately two months. MCP security is currently in a rare window where demand far outstrips supply. This episode provides the roadmap for security engineers, DevSecOps professionals, and architects to walk into high-paying roles before these specialized skills become normalized. Tune in to discover how to secure the AI integration layer and your next major career jump. https://www.linkedin.com/company/practical-devsecops/ https://www.youtube.com/@PracticalDevSecOps https://twitter.com/pdevsecops

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  MCP Security Best Practices 2026 - Certified MCP Security Expert Course (CMCPSE)

  Jun 5, 202620 minS0

  <p><b>The high-speed adoption of AI agents has a new "default" language: The Model Context Protocol (MCP).</b></p><p> While MCP provides a seamless way for Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with tools, databases, and APIs, it has also introduced significant new attack surfaces. In this episode, we break down the <b>MCP Security Best Practices: 2026 Playbook</b> to help security engineers and developers move beyond theory and into hardened, production-ready defense.</p><p><b>What’s at Stake?</b></p><p>Recent research has exposed a "wild west" of MCP implementations. Security scans of nearly 2,000 publicly acc...

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  Building a Resilient MCP Security Program for Security Professionals

  May 26, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we dive into the "MCP Security Risk Framework for Enterprise CISOs", exploring how to secure AI agents against the unique threat of <b>agentic amplification</b>. </p><p>Ready to lead your organisation’s AI security strategy? Upskill your team with the <b>Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE)</b> course, featuring over 30 hands-on labs to attack, defend, and pen test MCP servers</p><p>Unlike standard API risks, which are bounded to specific data or functions, MCP risks are non-linear because a single compromised connection can cascade across every capability an agent holds. This "capability multiplier" effe...

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  OWASP MCP Top 10: 2026 Security Framework and MCP Security Certification

  May 6, 202620 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we dive deep into the <b>OWASP MCP Top 10</b>, the first official security framework dedicated to the <b>Model Context Protocol (MCP)</b>. </p><p><b>Ready to lead your team’s AI security strategy and bridge the skills gap?</b></p><p><b>Enroll in the</b><b> Certified MCP Security Expert (CMCPSE</b><b>) Course today!</b></p><p>Get hands-on experience in <b>tool poisoning labs, OAuth 2.1 hardening, MCP red-teaming, and shadow server detection</b>. This is the definitive certification to secure agentic AI in 2026.</p><p>This framework addresses a critical shi...

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