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Course Overview

This course is perfect for software developers, security engineers, and IT professionals who are responsible for building and maintaining secure applications. It covers key concepts that address the growing need for secure software to mitigate evolving cybersecurity threats.

This course begins with an introduction to secure software development, discussing why security is critical and outlining major software vulnerabilities. You'll explore the evolution of software development methodologies and the core principles of secure software development, including a detailed look at Microsoft's SDL. The course then delves into the core phases of the SDL, including the training, design, implementation, verification, and response phases. Topics like threat modeling (STRIDE vs PASTA), secure coding practices, penetration testing, and vulnerability management are comprehensively covered. Additionally, you'll learn about the supporting security activities, release and deployment processes, and the continuous improvement of the SDL through ongoing training and threat monitoring.

By the end of this course, you will gain a practical understanding of how to apply Microsoft SDL for building secure software, along with tools and techniques to continuously improve the process.

What You Will Learn

  • Master the implementation of Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL).
  • Understand secure design concepts like attack surface reduction and defense in depth.
  • Perform security and privacy risk assessments and define security requirements.

Program Curriculum

  • Introduction to Software and Security
  • Evolution and Principles of Secure Software Development
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • History and Evolution of Microsoft SDL
  • Training and Requirements Phase
  • Design Phase and Threat Modeling
  • Implementation Phase and Secure Practices
  • Verification and Release Phases
  • Response Phase and Post-release Activities
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • How to Support Security Activities?
  • Phases of Supporting Security Activities
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Overview of Security Verification Activities
  • Hands-on Exercises
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Release and Deployment Process Overview
  • Security in the Release Cycle
  • Release Candidate and Approval
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Overview of Continuous Improvement in SDL
  • Incorporating Lessons and Threat Monitoring
  • Ongoing Training and SDL Process Updates
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Summary
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Instructor

James Vu

James is an experienced software security professional with extensive knowledge of secure software development practices. With a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of Microsoft SDL, James is dedicated to helping professionals create secure software.

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