• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course introduces students to the idea of integrating static code analysis tools into the software development process. The focus is on how developers can use tools such as Coverity to identify and remove Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) from applications in which the source code is available, prior to deployment.

Learning Objectives

  • Define the benefits of integrating static code analysis tools into the software development process
  • Identify key features of the Coverity tool that can be used to combat CWE from applications

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Software Development
  • Systems Development
  • Test and Evaluation

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.