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Secure Software Development

Secure Software Development

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Course Description

Learn good practice and techniques for developing software in a way that prevents the inadvertent introduction of security vulnerabilities in mobile, enterprise, web-based and embedded software systems. This three-day course contains a mix of lecture and hand-on exercises that emphasize not only the development of code that is secure, but as a result of the application of secure coding techniques, is maintainable and resilient.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop foundational knowledge of the concepts, techniques and standards that guides the development of software that reduces the risk of deploying code that contains exploitable vulnerabilities.
  • Learn good design principle and practice for developing software systems that are secure and robust.
  • Understand techniques for conducting static code analysis and reviews that seek to identify vulnerabilities in legacy code and code under development.
  • Learn techniques for securing legacy software systems.
  • Develop good working knowledge of techniques for securing data at rest and in motion.

Framework Connections

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The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Feedback

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