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Secure Software Concepts

This course provides a high-level overview of secure software concepts for web applications including application security and security best practices.

  • Upon successful completion of this course, you should have the knowledge and skills required to:
  • Understand the root causes of application weaknesses
  • Realize the importance of encrypting data
  • Ensure input is properly validated
  • Reduce your application's overall attack surface
  • How to implement a security strategy based on your organization‚s risk.

    • Provider Information

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    https://www.cmdnctrlsecurity.com/(link is external)
    Contact Information

    187 Ballardvale Street, Suite A195
    Wilmington, MA 01887

    Course Overview

    Overall Proficiency Level
    1 - Basic
    Course Catalog Number
    AWA 102
    Training Purpose
    Functional Development
    Management Development
    Specific Audience
    All
    Delivery Method
    Online, Self-Paced
    • Online, Self-Paced

    Learning Objectives


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

    • Describe the current threat landscape
    • Identify several common security vulnerabilities
    • Identify resources for evaluating and mitigating common security risks
    • Identify security-related tasks for each stage in a secure software development lifecycle
    • Identify resources for implementing a security strategy
    • Describe several security best practices

    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):

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