This book is for security professionals and developers transitioning to a public cloud environment or moving towards a DevSecOps paradigm. It's also designed for DevOps engineers, or anyone looking to master the implementation of DevSecOps in a practical manner. Individuals who want to understand how to integrate security checks, testing, and other controls into Azure cloud continuous delivery pipelines will also find this book invaluable. Prior knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, as well as an understanding of security fundamentals will be beneficial.
David Okeyode is the EMEA chief technology officer for Azure at Palo Alto Networks. Before that, he was an independent consultant helping companies secure their Azure environments through private expert-level training and assessments. He has authored three books on Azure security – Penetration Testing Azure for Ethical Hackers, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Certification and Beyond, and Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. He has also authored multiple cloud computing courses for the popular training platform LinkedIn Learning. He holds over 15 cloud certifications across Azure and AWS platforms, including the Azure Security Engineer, Azure DevOps, and AWS Security Specialist certifications. David is married to a lovely girl who makes the best banana cake in the world. They love traveling the world together!
Joylynn Kirui is a senior cloud security advocate at Microsoft. She focuses on DevSecOps on GitHub and Azure, which includes application security. She is an infosec evangelist who believes in empowering developers and users in general on security best practices. She has vast experience in web and mobile app security testing, DevSecOps, and GSM security, having previously worked in the telco industry. She has a passion for mentorship and training students and empowering them. She has spoken at several conferences, where she shares her knowledge in cybersecurity and software development. She was among the Top 50 Women in Cyber Security Africa 2020 finalists, Woman Hacker of the Year Africa 2020 finalists, and Young CISO Vanguard 2022, among others. When not hacking, she enjoys farming, traveling, and adrenaline-filled activities.