Secure Software Development: Implementation
Master secure software development practices, from input validation to error handling, in this hands-on LinuxFoundationX programming course.
Master secure software development practices, from input validation to error handling, in this hands-on LinuxFoundationX programming course.
This comprehensive course addresses the critical need for secure software development in modern applications. Designed for software developers and DevOps professionals, it provides practical strategies for implementing security measures with limited resources. The curriculum covers essential topics including input validation, secure data processing, program interaction, output handling, and error management. Students learn to create systems resistant to attacks and minimize damage when breaches occur. Part of the Secure Software Development Fundamentals Professional Certificate program.
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What you'll learn
Implement robust input validation techniques
Develop secure data processing methods
Create safe program interaction mechanisms
Implement secure output handling procedures
Apply effective error handling strategies
Understand basic cryptographic implementation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Final Exam
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course provides practical instruction in secure software development fundamentals. Students learn critical implementation techniques including input validation, secure data processing, inter-program communication, and output handling. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on approaches to building attack-resistant systems and managing security vulnerabilities effectively. Special attention is given to implementing security measures with limited resources.
Input Validation
Module 1
Processing Data Securely
Module 2
Calling Other Programs
Module 3
Sending Output
Module 4
Fee Structure
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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