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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.

    • 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):

    Feedback

    If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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