Application Security Course: From the Ground Up

Learn to establish a robust application security program that integrates seamlessly into the development lifecycle. Master threat modeling, DevSecOps pipelines, and continuous improvement to deliver secure, reliable software while fostering team collaboration.

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250 Students
5 Hours
Stage 4 - Advanced

Last update: Dec 2022

Focus: DevSecOps and DevOps Courses, Cyber Security Courses, Programming Courses

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online self-paced

Caption Language: English

Application Security Course: From the Ground Up

What You’ll Learn

This application security course will teach you:

  • Modern Application Security:
    Learn why security is essential and how to embed it into your processes.
  • Risk Modeling Techniques:
    Master threat modeling and risk rating for better decision-making.
  • DevSecOps Integration:
    Build pipelines that prioritize security without slowing development.
  • Vulnerability Management:
    Discover tools and processes to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    Set up a feedback-driven approach to refine your security practices.
  • Security Education:
    Create security awareness programs to empower teams across your organization.
  • End-to-End Protection:
    Develop secure software with robust authentication, confidentiality, and runtime protection.
  • Measuring Success:
    Use KPIs and scorecards to track and enhance your program's effectiveness.

Included in the Application Security Course

5 Hours of On-Demand Video

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Application Security Engineer

DevSecOps Specialist

Software Developer

Project Manager for Software Teams

IT Security Consultant

Course Content

Training Overview

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Welcome to the course!

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Why do we need application security

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Defining the problem

Components of application security

Releasing Secure Code

Security belongs to everyone

Application security as a service

Building a roadmap

Measuring success in your application security program

Continuously improving the program

Audio Version of the Training

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Requirements

Basic understanding of software development and SDLC

Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++)

Experience with project management or business analysis

A collaborative mindset and an eagerness to integrate security

Description of the Application Security Course

Application security is an essential aspect of modern software development, requiring seamless integration across tools, processes, and teams. This course provides a comprehensive, service-oriented approach to building and evolving secure software development practices.

You'll learn practical techniques to assess current security, implement effective tools, and create a scalable security ecosystem. By aligning security practices with business goals, you'll shift team perspectives, turning security from a task into a critical, empowering process.

  • Threat modeling and risk assessment fundamentals
  • Building and evolving DevSecOps pipelines
  • Selecting and integrating security tools effectively
  • Establishing a security ecosystem aligned with development goals
  • Real-world strategies for continuous improvement in application security

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create a proactive, adaptable application security program that protects your organization against emerging threats.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for software developers, team leaders, and engineering managers who want to integrate robust security measures into their workflows. It's also valuable for project managers and security professionals aiming to establish and refine application security programs.

Course Instructor

StationX and Derek Fisher

StationX is working with Derek Fisher to create outstanding content together.

Derek Fisher has several decades of engineering experience in hardware and software, including a decade of working in the security field, driving security projects at the enterprise level.

He has provided security education, performed threat models, and security and risk assessments, and managed vulnerabilities. He has also driven the adoption of security analysis tools, written security requirements, guidelines, and standards, and worked with teams to ensure the understanding and follow of security processes.

Derek is an instructor at the university level, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate students about building security into their software. He is also the author of a children's book series on using technology safely and securely and a frequent speaker on topics related to security.

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Testimonials

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Sivakumar S.

I am a security practitioner that is passionate about product and app sec and Derek has done a good job of highlighting many perspectives and concerns around pulling an application security program together.

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Tracy G.

This is a pretty comprehensive course. It includes information security topics I consider over and above application security.

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Aasish George M.

Exceeded Expectations!

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