• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this course, you will learn to ensure compliance with PCI DSS Requirement 6 for Developing & Maintaining Secure Systems and Applications. Learners will understand the importance of following secure coding best practices, completing yearly developer training, and protecting sensitive data.

Learning Objectives


After successfully completing this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Follow industry standards and best practices
  • Consider information security issues throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment
  • Identify and address common software attacks and vulnerabilities
  • Define and follow software engineering techniques

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

  • Systems Development
  • Software Development

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.