This course is part of Secure Coding Essentials Certificate.
This comprehensive course focuses on developing secure software fundamentals, specifically targeting software developers and DevOps professionals. It covers practical security verification methods, threat modeling, and cryptography essentials. Students learn to implement static and dynamic analysis approaches, integrate security testing in continuous integration pipelines, and understand cryptographic capabilities. The course emphasizes practical defense strategies against common attacks and techniques for rapid vulnerability response, making it an essential resource for creating robust, secure software systems.
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What you'll learn
Master security verification techniques including static and dynamic analysis
Implement effective threat modeling using STRIDE methodology
Understand and apply cryptographic capabilities in software development
Deploy secure software and manage vulnerability responses efficiently
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Final Exam
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course covers essential aspects of secure software development, focusing on verification techniques and specialized security topics. Key areas include security verification methods, threat modeling using STRIDE, cryptographic implementations, and continuous integration security practices. Students learn both theoretical concepts and practical applications in securing software systems.
Welcome!
Module 1
Verification
Module 2
Threat Modeling
Module 3
Cryptography
Module 4
Other Topics
Module 5
Final Exam
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Secure Coding Essentials Certificate
Instructor

9 Courses
Distinguished Open Source Security Expert and Linux Foundation Director
David A. Wheeler serves as the Director of Open Source Supply Chain Security at the Linux Foundation, bringing decades of expertise in secure software development and open source software (OSS). His significant contributions include authoring the influential "Secure Programming HOWTO" and pioneering work on countering malicious tools through Diverse Double-Compiling (DDC). As an adjunct professor at George Mason University, he teaches graduate courses in secure software development while leading the OpenSSF Best Practices Badge project at the Linux Foundation. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Information Technology, a Master's in Computer Science, certificates in Information Security and Software Engineering, and a B.S. in Electronics Engineering, all from George Mason University. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and IEEE Senior Member, Wheeler has significantly influenced OSS security through his work with the National Information Assurance Partnership and contributions to the U.S. Department of Defense's OSS policy. His research and publications on secure software development, open source evaluation, and supply chain security continue to shape industry standards and practices.
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