Security-Driven Software Development

Security-Driven Software Development

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

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14 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

14 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify non-functional requirements essential for software security, performance, and reliability
Model vulnerabilities in software design and analysis
Analyze and mitigate security threats specific to web applications

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Assessments

14 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 14 modules in this course

This course empowers software developers to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, securing applications from the outset is crucial. You'll learn to identify and mitigate common security risks such as buffer overflows, SQL injection, and session hijacking. By emphasizing practical examples, this course bridges theory and real-world applications to build a “build security in” mindset.

Throughout this course, you will develop the skills necessary to design secure applications by analyzing vulnerabilities and applying mitigation techniques at every stage of development. Hands-on exercises and code snippets provide valuable tools to tackle progressively advanced security challenges. Unlike other courses that focus only on theory, this course blends conceptual explanations with real-world scenarios, ensuring you can apply your learning immediately. By the end, you’ll be equipped to tackle security challenges in your own software projects. Software developers and web developers who wish to enhance their skills in secure application development will benefit from this course. A basic understanding of software development and security principles is recommended to get the most out of this content.

In this section, we explore security principles, OWASP, NIST, and software development lifecycles.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore designing a secure functional model by analyzing requirements, non-functional security needs, and creating use cases for secure system behavior.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore secure object model design, focusing on identifying objects, creating class diagrams, and defining invariants for secure behavior.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine object behavior, interactions, and constraints to design secure dynamic models, enhancing system security and reliability through UML diagrams and practical applications.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore designing secure system models by implementing partitions, modeling interactions, and using UML diagrams to visualize system architecture and enhance security.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore threat modeling techniques like STRIDE, DREAD, and attack trees to identify and mitigate security risks in software systems through structured analysis.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore authentication and authorization, focusing on their roles in securing systems. Key concepts include SSO, OAuth, and enterprise security models, with practical implementation insights.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore input validation and sanitization to secure applications and prevent vulnerabilities.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine standard web application vulnerabilities, including injection attacks, broken authentication, and request forgery, with practical strategies for mitigation and secure development practices.