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EC-COUNCILEC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer
The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) certification validates your ability to integrate security across every stage of the DevOps lifecycle, from planning and coding to deployment and monitoring. Designed for DevSecOps engineers, this lab-intensive program covers application and infrastructure security across on-premises and cloud-native environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. With 70% hands-on labs and AI-powered tools, ECDE prepares you to shift security left and build resilient, compliant pipelines.
Exam formatMultiple choice and performance-based
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions1083
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
6domains
24objectives
185concepts
US $450exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) certification is a comprehensive program that equips you with the skills to embed security into the entire DevOps lifecycle. Covering all eight stages—plan, code, build, test, deploy, release, operate, and monitor—the curriculum addresses both application and infrastructure security, ensuring you can protect everything from the codebase to the underlying IT environment. With 70% of training dedicated to hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience using industry-standard tools and platforms.
This certification goes beyond traditional security training by integrating AI-powered tools and techniques, preparing you to automate secure code reviews, leverage AI-driven SAST, and respond to evolving threats. Whether you're securing on-premises systems or cloud-native deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ECDE validates your ability to implement robust DevSecOps practices that reduce risk and accelerate delivery. Earning the ECDE demonstrates your expertise in building secure, resilient applications from the ground up.
Who it’s for
The ECDE certification is designed for DevSecOps engineers, DevOps engineers, security professionals, and cloud engineers who are responsible for integrating security into development and operations pipelines. It is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their careers in roles such as DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud DevSecOps Engineer, DevSecOps Analyst, and DevSecOps Consultant. Candidates typically have a background in IT, software development, or security, and are looking to formalize their skills in secure CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated security testing. The program is also valuable for professionals aiming to transition into DevSecOps roles from adjacent fields like cloud engineering or application security.
Recommended experience
While EC-Council does not mandate specific prerequisites, a solid understanding of DevOps principles, cloud computing, and basic security concepts is strongly recommended. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, and cloud platforms will help you get the most from the lab-intensive training. Familiarity with DevOps culture, principles, and common tools like Jenkins, Git, and Docker; Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; Understanding of application security concepts and common vulnerabilities; Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is beneficial
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective EC-Council measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official EC-Council exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
DevOps and DevSecOps Foundations
- DevOps Culture, Fundamentals, and Maturity Models
- CI/CD Pipeline
- Integrating Security into DevOps and the Shift-Left Approach
- Building a DevSecOps Culture
- DevSecOps Pipeline, Strategy, and Tools
Plan Stage: Threat Modeling and Pre-Commit Security
- Threat Modeling Concepts
- Pre-Commit Code Evaluation
- Scanning Code Repositories
- Secret Management Tools
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Code and Build Stage: SAST and Secure Code Review
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Concepts and Tools
- Integrating the Code Repo to SAST Tools
- Security by Design
- Code Review Strategy
Test Stage: DAST and CI/CD Security
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Concepts and Tools
- Building a CI/CD Pipeline
Release and Deploy Stage
- Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
- VAPT Strategy
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security
Operate and Monitor Stage
- Container Security Concepts and Best Practices
- Docker Container Deployment
- Compliance as Code
- Monitoring and Logging
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) Integration
On the day
The exam itself
Everything EC-Council publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationEC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer
Exam formatMultiple choice and performance-based
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish
PricingUS $450
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path EC-Council lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer
Credential earnedEC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer Certification Renewal and maintenance
EC-Council certifications require renewal through continuing education credits. Specific renewal requirements for the ECDE certification are not detailed on the official exam page. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. EC-Council maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by EC-Council
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, EC-Council’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official EC-Council certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
Is the ECDE exam hands-on or lab-based?
Yes, the ECDE program is 70% lab-focused, with over 100 online and offline labs that simulate real-world DevSecOps scenarios. The exam includes performance-based components that test your practical skills.
What job roles does the ECDE certification prepare me for?
The ECDE certification aligns with roles such as DevSecOps Engineer, Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud DevSecOps Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps Analyst, DevSecOps Consultant, and DevSecOps CI/CD Engineer.
Does the ECDE certification require any prior EC-Council certifications?
No, EC-Council does not require any prior certifications to take the ECDE exam. However, a strong foundation in DevOps, cloud, and security concepts is recommended.
How does the ECDE exam relate to the DevSecOps Essentials (DSE) course?
The DevSecOps Essentials (DSE) is an entry-level essentials series course that introduces fundamental DevSecOps concepts. The ECDE is a professional-level certification that builds on these concepts with advanced, lab-intensive training. While DSE is not a prerequisite, it can be a helpful starting point.
Can I take the ECDE exam online?
Yes, EC-Council offers the ECDE exam through Pearson VUE, which provides both online proctored and test center options. You can choose the delivery method that best suits your needs.
What is the retake policy for the ECDE exam?
EC-Council's standard retake policy applies to the ECDE exam. If you fail, you must wait a specified period before retaking. Specific waiting periods are not detailed on the official page, so it's best to consult EC-Council's exam policies.
Are there any discounts or vouchers available for the ECDE exam?
EC-Council occasionally offers promotions and discounts. It's recommended to check the official EC-Council website or contact their sales team for current offers and voucher availability.
How soon will I receive my ECDE exam results?
For computer-based exams, results are typically available immediately after completion. For performance-based exams, results may take a few weeks. EC-Council will notify you via email once your official score report is ready.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 1083 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept EC-Council measures — each one written out.
6domains
24objectives
185concepts
225free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official EC-Council exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1DevOps and DevSecOps Foundations237 questions
DevOps Culture, Fundamentals, and Maturity Models6 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →CI/CD Pipeline8 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →Integrating Security into DevOps and the Shift-Left Approach8 concepts · 12 pagesOpen →Building a DevSecOps Culture6 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →DevSecOps Pipeline, Strategy, and Tools7 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →
2Plan Stage: Threat Modeling and Pre-Commit Security210 questions
3Code and Build Stage: SAST and Secure Code Review163 questions
4Test Stage: DAST and CI/CD Security93 questions
5Release and Deploy Stage155 questions
6Operate and Monitor Stage225 questions
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
DevOps Culture, Fundamentals, and Maturity Models9 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
44 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
1083 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
1083questions
225pages
24objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1DevOps and DevSecOps Foundations237 questions
2Plan Stage: Threat Modeling and Pre-Commit Security210 questions
3Code and Build Stage: SAST and Secure Code Review163 questions
4Test Stage: DAST and CI/CD Security93 questions
5Release and Deploy Stage155 questions
6Operate and Monitor Stage225 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
185concepts
1083free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from EC-Council
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
2official links
185concepts mapped
The source
EC-Council’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official EC-Council outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 24 objectives, 185 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When EC-Council changes the outline, this page changes with it.
24objectives on the outline→185concepts written→1083free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.