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Writing Software Requirements for Non Engineers Essentials
"Writing Software Requirements for Non-Engineers Essentials" enables non-technical team members to draft meaningful, structured software requirements. Participants learn how to describe desired system behavior, constraints, and expected outcomes with clarity. The course covers how to include basic cybersecurity expectations such as access control, encryption needs, and auditability, ensuring that even non-engineers can play a role in secure system design.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
None
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of software requirements in project success.
- Learn to effectively communicate with engineers about software needs.
- Identify the key characteristics of good software requirements.
- Grasp how clear requirements contribute to building more secure software.
- Recognize that vague requirements can open doors for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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):
Competency Areas
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