Secure Software Implementation Series Secure Course 4 of 8

🎓 Secure Software Implemementation Series - Course 4 of 8: Understand the Critical Aspects of Secure Software Design and Implementation

Course Overview 🚀

Dive into the world of secure software with Joseph Holbrook, aka "The Cloud Tech Guy", as he guides you through the essentials of designing and implementing secure software. This course is tailored for beginners who aspire to understand the foundational concepts of secure software development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and IT Security Fundamentals.

What You'll Learn 📚

• Critical Aspects of Secure Development: Gain insights into what makes secure software development critical and why it's an integral part of the software lifecycle.
• Security Frameworks: Explore the CIA Triad, AAA (Availability, Authenticity, and Accountability), and other fundamental security principles.
• Software Vulnerabilities: Learn to identify and address common software vulnerabilities that could compromise your system's integrity.
• Security Controls: Understand the role of security controls in safeguarding your software against potential threats.
• Securing Build Systems: Discover how to implement security measures within your build systems to ensure a robust and secure foundation for your software.
• Software Acquisition & Supply Chain: Master the best practices for software acquisition, including managing the supply chain effectively.
• Software Testing: Learn about the proper testing procedures necessary for verifying the security of your software.
• Acceptance Criteria: Determine the correct criteria for software acceptance to ensure it meets all security requirements.

Course Highlights 🌟

• Early Security Design: Discover why designing security early in the development process is a game-changer and how it can save you time, resources, and potential security breaches.
• Comprehensive Series: This course is part of an 8-course series that covers more than 65% of the exam objectives for the CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) certification when all eight courses are completed!

Target Audience 🎯

This course is perfect for:

• Developers & Software Engineers: Who want to understand the importance of IT security in software development and learn the fundamentals from scratch.
• IT Security Professionals: Looking to expand their knowledge specifically within software development contexts.

Course Pre-Requirements ✅

No prior knowledge or experience is required to start this course! Whether you're new to software development or IT security, this course will provide you with a solid foundation.

Course Contents 📚

• Course Overview: A detailed introduction to the series and what to expect.
• Instructor Intro: Get to know your instructor, Joseph Holbrook, "The Cloud Tech Guy".
• Course Prerequisites: Find out if there are any pre-requisites for this course (spoiler: there aren't!).
• Main Modules:
  • Secure Software Implementation
  • Common Software Vulnerabilities
  • Security Controls
  • Implementing Security Controls
  • Securing Build Systems
• Review Questions: Test your knowledge with review questions throughout the course.
• Course Closeout: Summarize what you've learned and how to apply it in real-world scenarios.

Join us on this journey to understand the critical aspects of secure software design and implementation! 🌐✨

Series Overview: Secure Software Development Fundamentals

1. Secure Software Concepts
2. Secure Software Requirements
3. Secure Software Design
4. Defining Security Architectures (This Course)
5. Secure Software Testing
6. Secure Software Acceptance
7. Software Deployment, Operations and Maintenance
8. Supply Chain and Software Acquisition

Embark on this educational journey with Joseph Holbrook, as he guides you through the essentials of secure software development. From understanding the basics to learning advanced security practices, this course series will equip you with the knowledge to create secure software applications from the ground up. 🛡️💻🚀