The stakes for software security are high, and yet many development teams overlook it until it's too late—if they address it at all. To ensure successful implementation, it is crucial for developers to manage security and privacy issues throughout the entire software development lifecycle, rather than addressing them only after coding or during delivery preparation.
This course presents an approach for dealing with security throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. You will identify the fundamentals of security, including the vulnerabilities and attacks that compromise it. You will also employ general strategies for addressing security risks to your software projects, as well as specific tactics for identifying and remediating those risks. Ultimately, you will acquire the skills it takes to secure all facets of a software project, beyond just the code itself.
This course is also designed to assist candidates in preparing for the CertNexus Cyber Secure Software Developer™ (CSSD) Exam CSD-110 certification.
Cyber Secure Software Developer Delivery Methods
Cyber Secure Software Developer Course Information
This course includes:
- Hands-on training
- Certification exam voucher
In this course, you will learn the following:
- Identify fundamental security concerns in software development.
- Leverage the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Define secure software requirements.
- Design software for security.
- Implement security protections in software.
- Test software security.
- Maintain security in deployed software.
- Prepare to defend against cyber attacks.
Training Prerequisites
Although this course uses languages like Python®, SQL, and JavaScript® to demonstrate various programming concepts, you do not need to have experience in any specific languages to benefit from this course. However, you should have some programming experience, whether it be developing desktop, mobile, web, or cloud applications.
Cyber Secure Software Developer Course Outline
Lesson 1: Identifying Fundamental Security Concerns in Software Development
- Topic A: Identify the Need for Software Security
- Topic B: Identify Factors That Undermine Software Security
- Topic C: Identify Fundamental Principles of Cybersecurity
- Topic D: Identify Common Vulnerabilities in Software
- Topic E: Identify Common Attacks and Exploits Against Software
Lesson 2: Leveraging the Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Topic A: Apply the Builder/Breaker Approach
- Topic B: Incorporate SSDLC Practices and Methodologies
- Topic C: Apply SSDLC Practices in the Use of AI
- Topic D: Incorporate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in the SSDLC
- Topic E: Identify Key Roles in the SSDLC
- Topic F: Foster a Security-First Organisational Culture
Lesson 3: Defining Secure Software Requirements
- Topic A: Define Compliance Requirements
- Topic B: Define Security Requirements
Lesson 4: Designing for Security
- Topic A: Apply General Principles for Secure Design
- Topic B: Define the Security Architecture
- Topic C: Conduct Threat Modeling
Lesson 5: Implementing Security Protections
- Topic A: Implement Cryptography
- Topic B: Implement Application Security Parameters and Configurations
- Topic C: Implement Access Control
- Topic D: Protect Database Access
- Topic E: Implement Error Handling and Logging
Lesson 6: Testing Software Security
- Topic A: Perform Security Tests
- Topic B: Analyse Software to Identify Security Issues
Lesson 7: Maintaining Security in Deployed Software
- Topic A: Implement Secure Deployment Processes
- Topic B: Ensure Device Security
- Topic C: Monitor Deployed Software
- Topic D: Maintain Security After Deployment
- Topic E: Decommission Legacy Assets
Lesson 8: Preparing to Defend Against Cybersecurity Attacks
- Topic A: Identify the Stages of the Cyber Kill Chain
- Topic B: Continuously Analyse the Cybersecurity Landscape
- Topic C: Continuously Improve Secure-Coding Knowledge and Skills
