Introduction to Secure Software Design and Development* Learning Path

Learn the fundamentals of building security right into software in this course on secure software design and development. Explore application security, coding techniques, threat modeling and more.

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About Introduction to Secure Software Design and Development*

Learn the fundamentals of building security right into software in this course on secure software design and development. Beginning with an introduction to the software development life cycle, you’ll get to grips with the common tricks hackers use to break into systems and what you need to know to create secure code. Explore application security, coding techniques, threat modeling and more.

 

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Introduction to SDLC

Course - 00:20:00
As you explore the modules, you’ll refresh and expand your knowledge of different design models, the change control process, threat modeling solutions (such as STRIDE), risks and much more.
Hacker Mindset

Course - 00:18:00
To outsmart hackers, you have to think like a hacker. Get into the hacker mindset with this course on application vulnerabilities, application attacks, SQL and code injection, attacking web servers and more. You’ll take an in-depth look at the tricks used to break or subvert multiple types of systems and follow that up with an examination of countermeasures for preventing these types of attacks.
Introduction to Secure Coding

Course - 00:30:00
Beginning with application security design, you’ll explore application security controls, testing application code, vulnerability scanning, secure development, secure coding techniques and more.

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How to claim CPEs

Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.

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