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Secure Software Development

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply secure coding standards to reduce vulnerabilities at the source-code level.

  • Conduct comprehensive application security testing and manage post-deployment risks effectively.

  • Implement auditing, logging, and change management processes to ensure secure software development and maintenance.

  • Assess the security of third-party, open-source, and cloud-based software to identify and mitigate potential risks.

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October 2024

Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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This course is part of the CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

This module focuses on the integration of security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and selecting appropriate development methodologies. Learners will explore how to choose secure software development methods, including both process-driven and agile-based approaches. This module will also cover frameworks such as Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and SAMM, and the role of Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in improving the quality and security of software products. By mastering these concepts, learners will be able to implement secure practices throughout the development lifecycle.

What's included

8 videos2 readings

This module emphasizes secure coding practices, software configuration management, and application security testing within the SDLC. Learners will delve into risk analysis, mitigating programming language risks, and evaluating security in various software environments, including third-party, open-source, and cloud-based software. The module also covers API security, auditing, and logging of software changes. By mastering these areas, learners will be able to develop, deploy, and maintain secure software while managing associated risks.

What's included

14 videos1 reading1 assignment

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