Overview

This course empowers software developers to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, securing applications from the outset is crucial. You'll learn to identify and mitigate common security risks such as buffer overflows, SQL injection, and session hijacking. By emphasizing practical examples, this course bridges theory and real-world applications to build a “build security in” mindset. Throughout this course, you will develop the skills necessary to design secure applications by analyzing vulnerabilities and applying mitigation techniques at every stage of development. Hands-on exercises and code snippets provide valuable tools to tackle progressively advanced security challenges. Unlike other courses that focus only on theory, this course blends conceptual explanations with real-world scenarios, ensuring you can apply your learning immediately. By the end, you’ll be equipped to tackle security challenges in your own software projects. Software developers and web developers who wish to enhance their skills in secure application development will benefit from this course. A basic understanding of software development and security principles is recommended to get the most out of this content.

Syllabus

Security Principles

In this section, we explore security principles, OWASP, NIST, and software development lifecycles.

Designing a Secure Functional Model

In this section, we explore designing a secure functional model by analyzing requirements, non-functional security needs, and creating use cases for secure system behavior.

Designing a Secure Object Model

In this section, we explore secure object model design, focusing on identifying objects, creating class diagrams, and defining invariants for secure behavior.

Designing a Secure Dynamic Model

In this section, we examine object behavior, interactions, and constraints to design secure dynamic models, enhancing system security and reliability through UML diagrams and practical applications.

Designing a Secure System Model

In this section, we explore designing secure system models by implementing partitions, modeling interactions, and using UML diagrams to visualize system architecture and enhance security.

Threat Modeling

In this section, we explore threat modeling techniques like STRIDE, DREAD, and attack trees to identify and mitigate security risks in software systems through structured analysis.

Authentication and Authorization

In this section, we explore authentication and authorization, focusing on their roles in securing systems. Key concepts include SSO, OAuth, and enterprise security models, with practical implementation insights.

Input Validation and Sanitization

In this section, we explore input validation and sanitization to secure applications and prevent vulnerabilities.

Standard Web Application Vulnerabilities

In this section, we examine standard web application vulnerabilities, including injection attacks, broken authentication, and request forgery, with practical strategies for mitigation and secure development practices.