This specialization is for those with limited workplace experience in software development to obtain the background, perspective and skills to recognize important security aspects of software they are expected to design. Mindsets and attitudes of successful designers--and hackers--are presented as well as project successes and failures
Secure Software Design Specialization
Design and Maintain Secure Software. Acquire attitudes and skills to produce designs of secure software.
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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
Course1
Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle
4.7
41 ratings
This course talks about software development lifecycles a description/prescription for how we write software. Design is a step in this life cycle, and the course explores the implications of this. Design has a role in the life cycle; it is always there, regardless of the kind of life cycle we’re talking about. Why is that? Why was design considered as a step in this life cycle?
Course2
Software Design as an Abstraction
4.8
30 ratings
The design step in developing software has some unique characteristics. First of all, it’s the only step where drawing pictures of things is the norm. Why is that? What do pictures do that other representations cannot do? Pictures have varying levels of detail; pictures have context. Pictures…paint a picture. Why are these things important? In this course, too, we begin looking at other disciplines (building architecture is a favorite one) for lessons on design.
Course3
Software Design Methods and Tools
4.7
31 ratings
Since many software developers are compulsive coders, they have created software over the years to help them do their job. There are tools which make design and its associated tasks easier. The course introduces some basic tools and techniques to help you with design. Tools aren’t always tangible, however. The last two lessons of this course discuss questions of Ethics in software development. The purpose here is, as with tools, to equip you to better carry our your responsibilities as a designer. Students will be required to have a prior knowledge of writing and delivering software and some programming knowledge in java.
Course4
Software Design Threats and Mitigations
4.8
17 ratings
The design step in developing software has some unique characteristics. First of all, it’s the only step where drawing pictures of things is the norm. Why is that? What do pictures do that other representations cannot do? Pictures have varying levels of detail; pictures have context. Pictures…paint a picture. Why are these things important? In this course, too, we begin looking at other disciplines (building architecture is a favorite one) for lessons on design.
Instructor
Albert Glock
InstructorComputer Science
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
There are four courses, each of which can take up to
What background knowledge is necessary?
You must know how to code (in some language) and since this is a graduate course, it is helpful if you have some workplace experience in software development.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
If you are entering with the minimum knowledge needed, then following the courses in order is important. If you are an experienced software develop
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will be able to design software that has a better chance of being secure. Recognize that in this business, your success depends on how you perform against a changing
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