Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

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Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Instructor: Dave Hatter

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

CSSLP is an industry leading secure software development certification that teaches and evaluates best practices for software security. Earning a CSSLP demonstrates the advanced technical skills and knowledge required to design and build security best practices into each phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this course, we will prepare for the CSSLP exam, as we review secure software concepts, describe the phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and investigate the importance of authentication, authorization, and auditing for software security.

What you need to know to earn the CSSLP.

What's included

1 video

We'll explore core security concepts and principles like confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

Learn how to manage security within different software development methodologies while integrating risk management methods.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 26 minutes

Overview of secure software lifecycle management2 minutes
Security management and software development methodology standards4 minutes
Strategy, roadmap, security documentation, and metrics4 minutes
Decommission applications3 minutes
Security reporting mechanisms2 minutes
Integrated risk management methods5 minutes
Secure operation practices6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software lifecycle management30 minutes

We will discuss how to define software security requirements, as well as interpreting compliance, data classification, and privacy requirements.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 38 minutes

Overview of secure software requirements4 minutes
Software security requirements2 minutes
Compliance requirements5 minutes
Data classification requirements9 minutes
Privacy requirements9 minutes
Data access provisioning3 minutes
Misuse and abuse cases2 minutes
Security requirement traceability matrix2 minutes
Third-party vendor security requirements3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software assignments quiz30 minutes

In this module, Dave covers security architecture, performing threat modeling, and assessing architectural risks.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 66 minutes

Overview of secure software architecture and design2 minutes
Security architecture23 minutes
Secure interface design3 minutes
Evaluate and select reusable technologies20 minutes
Threat modeling12 minutes
Model (non-functional) security properties and constraints2 minutes
Secure operations architecture4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software architecture and design30 minutes

In this module, we cover how to adhere to secure coding practices, analyze code for security risks, and address identified risks.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 53 minutes

Overview of secure software implementation6 minutes
Relevant secure coding practices31 minutes
Analyze code for security risks6 minutes
How to implement security controls and address identified security risks2 minutes
Evaluate and integrate components4 minutes
Apply security during the build process4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software implementation30 minutes

We will tackle how to develop security testing strategies, create test cases, and analyze the implications of test results in this module.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 29 minutes

Overview of secure software testing1 minute
Develop security testing strategy and plan7 minutes
Develop security test cases13 minutes
Documentation, undocumented functionality, and security implications of test results3 minutes
Classify and track security errors2 minutes
Secure test data2 minutes
Perform verification and validation testing2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software testing30 minutes

Learn to perform operational risk analysis, secure configuration, and manage security across the software lifecycle.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 44 minutes

Overview of secure software deployment, operations and maintenance1 minute
Perform operational risk analysis3 minutes
Secure configuration and version control3 minutes
Release software securely2 minutes
Store and manage security data5 minutes
Ensure secure installation4 minutes
Obtain security approval to operate1 minute
Perform information security continuous monitoring7 minutes
Execute the incident response plan3 minutes
Perform patch management1 minute
Vulnerability management2 minutes
Incorporate runtime protection2 minutes
Support continuity of operations5 minutes
Service level objectives and service level agreements (SLA)3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software deployment, operations and maintenance30 minutes

In this module, we'll discuss how to implement software supply chain risk management and analyze the security of third-party software.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 14 minutes

Overview of secure software supply chain3 minutes
Software supply chain risk management3 minutes
Analyze security of third-party software1 minute
Verify pedigree and provenance2 minutes
Ensure and verify supplier security requirements in the acquisition process2 minutes
Support contractual requirements2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Secure software supply chain30 minutes

How to prepare for and pass the exam.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

Instructor

Dave Hatter

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