Secure Software Concepts from CMD+CTRL Security

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

Design and Development

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

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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