Secure Software Development Essentials
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Secure Software Development Essentials is the first of two learning paths for developers new to security. Along with Introduction to Secure Software Development, it shows how to build security into the coding process from the start. As more developers are expected to own security, this path helps teams prepare with confidence.
15
modules
153
hours of content
17
real-world skills
Learning Objectives
- Strengthen your understanding of core secure coding concepts
- Apply learning through practical exercises and real-world scenarios
- Identify and fix potential software and development weaknesses
- Prepare for advanced secure development and other cybersecurity specializations
Who is it for?
- Developers interested in strengthening their secure coding skills
- Junior developers, help desk professionals and new IT support specialists
- Learners who have completed our Introduction to Secure Software Development Learning Path
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Hands-on skill
Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental secure coding concepts
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Secure Software Development Essentials FAQ
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Are there any prerequisites for Secure Software Development Essentials?
There are no formal prerequisites, but a solid grasp of secure coding fundamentals and web development concepts are highly recommended.
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Is Secure Software Development Essentials good for beginners?
Yes, this learning path is designed to be accessible to those new to Secure Software Development with a gradual build up to more complex topics, making it suitable for learners of all levels.
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Secure Software Development Essentials: NIST Work Roles
- Secure Software Development
- Secure Systems Development
- Software Security Assessment
- Systems Requirements Planning
- Systems Testing and Evaluation
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Secure Software Development Essentials: NIST TKS’s
- Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
- Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of system threats
- Knowledge of system vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards and best practices
- Knowledge of network architecture principles and practices
- Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity architecture principles and practices
- Knowledge of application firewall principles and practices
- Knowledge of embedded systems and software
- Knowledge of software design tools and techniques
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Skills learned in Secure Software Development Essentials
- Web app penetration testing
- Web security testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Secure coding
- Source code review
- Input validation testing
- Session management testing
- Secure development (SSDLC, DevSecOps)
- Threat modeling
- DevSecOps collaboration
- Code review
- CI/CD and DevOps pipeline testing
- Incident response planning
- Security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, OWASP)
- Cryptography & key management
- App development
- Security API integration
- Software architecture
