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Secure Software
This course covers secure programming practices necessary to secure applications against attacks and exploits. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of secure software development, defensive programming techniques, secure design and testing, and secure development methodologies.
Provider Information
Texas A&M
200 Technology Way
College Station, TX 77845
Course Overview
AWR-173-W or AWR-175-W or equivalent information. Students will need to have: 56K modem internet connection, Current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, or Safari 2 or higher), Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher, Adobe Flash 9.0.45.0 or higher.
Learning Objectives
The student will demonstrate an understanding of:
- The fundamental concepts of developing secure software;
- Topics covered include common software traits; security requirements; vulnerability awareness; input validation; buffer overflows; common defensive programming techniques, and the basic principles of secure software development; the need for secure software design and how these techniques are used to create more robust and reliable software; secure programming methods for mobile device; commonly used secure software development methodologies.
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
- Software Development
Feedback
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