Secure Software Development
This course is part of CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
7 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course on Secure Software Development helps IT professionals integrate security at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), following the CISSP curriculum. You'll learn to choose appropriate development methodologies including process-driven and agile approaches, implement security controls, and apply frameworks like Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM). The course covers secure coding practices, application security testing, and software configuration management to minimize programming language risks. You'll explore how to manage post-deployment expectations, implement auditing and logging processes, and understand the role of Integrated Product Teams in improving software quality. Additionally, you'll examine security considerations for APIs, cloud services, third-party software, and open-source solutions. Perfect for software developers, security professionals, and IT managers preparing for CISSP certification or seeking to enhance security in development practices.
What you'll learn
Apply secure coding standards to reduce vulnerabilities at the source-code level
Conduct comprehensive application security testing for your software
Implement auditing, logging, and change management processes
Integrate security controls throughout the development lifecycle
Assess security of third-party and open-source software components
Choose appropriate development methodologies to enhance security
Utilize frameworks like CMM and SAMM to improve development security
Secure APIs and cloud services in your software architecture
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.9 Hours PreRecorded video
1 assignment
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate

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There are 2 modules in this course
This comprehensive course follows the CISSP curriculum to teach IT professionals how to integrate security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. The first module focuses on selecting appropriate secure development methodologies, including process-driven and agile approaches, and implementing frameworks like the Capability Maturity Model and Software Assurance Maturity Model. Students learn about the crucial role of Integrated Product Teams in improving software quality and security. The second module covers practical aspects like secure coding practices, application security testing, and risk management. Topics include minimizing programming language risks, managing software configuration, implementing auditing and logging processes, and evaluating security in various contexts including third-party, open-source, cloud-based software, and APIs.
Secure Software Development Lifecycle and Methodologies
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Secure Coding, Testing, and Risk Management
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
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