• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course introduces you to the deployment phase of the software development lifecycle, which includes adhering to application security principles, defending critical software infrastructure such as the operating system, web servers, and databases, and creating a security incident response plan.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to identify security best practices for deployment, including:

  • Using secure defaults
  • Applying the principle of least privilege
  • Configuring operating systems, Web servers, and databases securely

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

  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Development
  • Threat Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.