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   20 Feb 2026 · 16 min

   DevSecOps Statistics in 2026: Market Growth, Adoption Trends, and Strategic Insights

   In this episode, we explore the explosive growth of the DevSecOps market, which is projected to reach between USD 8.58 billion and USD 10.88 billion by 2026. Driven by cloud-native transitions, AI integration, and intensifying regulatory pressures, the industry is witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of up to 22.10%. Course Page: https://www.practical-devsecops.com/certified-devsecops-professional/ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The Financial Landscape: Why DevSecOps en...

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   9 Feb 2026 · 13 min

   LLM Jacking – The $46,000-a-Day Security Threat

   In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most pressing financial and security threats facing organizations in 2026: Featured Resource: If you are responsible for securing AI infrastructure, this episode highlights the technical controls covered in the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course, which includes hands-on labs for defending against the OWASP Top 10 LLM vulnerabilities and mastering the MITRE ATLAS framework. LLM Jacking. While many security discussions focus on prompt...

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   22 Jan 2026 · 15 min

   Breaking the Cycle: From Red Teaming to DevSecOps Leadership

   In this episode, we explore the remarkable career transformation of Hiroshi Tanaka, a security veteran with 15 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, and red team operations. Despite his extensive background in a Fortune 500 company, Hiroshi realised that his ability to "break things" was no longer sufficient as his organisation transitioned towards DevOps and cloud-native development. He shares his candid journey of overcoming the fear of becoming "irrelevant" ...

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   13 Jan 2026 · 13 min

   Agentic AI Security Threats, Defenses, Evaluation & Open Challenges

   AI Security Certification and Training: https://www.practical-devsecops.com/certified-ai-security-professional/ To address these challenges, the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) certification provides the skills needed to secure the AI supply chain and infrastructure. The course covers: The emergence of Agentic AI represents a fundamental paradigm shift in cybersecurity. Unlike traditional, static software, agentic systems are defined by their autonomy, planning capabilities, and ab...

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   6 Jan 2026 · 17 min

   Navigating the DSOMM Roadmap and the DevSecOps Revolution

   This episode focuses on how these principles fit into the DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM), a structured framework that enables organisations to embed security practices from the start, ensuring that rapid delivery does not come at the cost of protection. Ready to take the first step? The Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) course is the ultimate starting point for those looking to automate security and lead organisational change. Through 100+ hands-on labs, the CDP program teaches yo...

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   17 Dec 2025 · 17 min

   AI Security Interview Questions - AI Security Training and Certification - 2026

   Enroll now in the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course by Practical DevSecOps! This highly recommended certification is designed for the engineers , focusing intensely on the hands-on skills required to neutralize AI threats before attackers strike. The CAISP curriculum moves beyond theoretical knowledge, teaching you how to secure AI systems using the OWASP LLM Top 10 and implement defenses based on the MITRE ATLAS framework. You will explore AI supply chain risks ...

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   11 Dec 2025 · 15 min

   Best AI Security Certification Courses & Earn $280K Salary Premium in 2026

   The cybersecurity market is currently experiencing a massive talent shortfall in the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence security, driving compensation for specialized roles to unprecedented heights. AI security roles are projected to pay between 180K–280K in 2026, but the majority of cybersecurity professionals lack the necessary qualifications,. We break down exactly what skills are commanding this premium and how to close the gap. Organizations are urgently seeking experts who ...

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   3 Dec 2025 · 14 min

   Become an AI Security Engineer in 8 Weeks - Fast-Track Guide & Roadmap

   Cybercrime drains trillions of dollars globally each year. Today's threat landscape is defined by smart, adaptable adversaries: 40% of all cyberattacks use AI to find hidden weaknesses, and nearly all companies (93%) now face these advanced threats daily. The Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course compresses the typical 2–4 years needed to become an AI Security Engineer into just 8 weeks through daily hands-on labs with vulnerable AI systems. This episode describes the ...

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   24 Nov 2025 · 51 min

   AI Security Certification: The Ultimate Guide to the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course

   Episode: Securing AI Systems - A Deep Dive into AI Security with Marudhamaran Gunashekaran In this episode, Jeremy Daly, Cybersecurity Lead at Lumifi, sits down with Marudhamaran Gunashekaran, Principal Security Consultant and Lead Author of the Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) course at Practical DevSecOps (a Hysn Technologies company). What You'll Learn: The conversation cuts through the AI security hype to address what matters. Maran identifies the biggest threa...

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    13 Nov 2025 · 12 min

    InfoSec Black Friday Certification Deals 2025

    InfoSec Black Friday Deals 2025: Securing the Future of Cybersecurity This special offer broadcast details the InfoSec Black Friday 2025 deals, presenting a limited-time chance to advance cybersecurity careers when the demand for security professionals continues to grow. Tune in to discover how to save up to $500 on certification bundles and receive 15% off all individual certifications. Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) Certified Cl...