Security Fundamentals for Software Development

Security is more than just tools and vulnerabilities – it's a fundamentally human field. Rooted in the understanding that everything holds value, security addresses the reality that individuals may seek to exploit those values. We are inherently vulnerable, yet we've developed methods to understand, respond to, and manage risks, enabling us to navigate life, work, and play with confidence.

This course dives into application security (also known as secure development), focusing on identifying and mitigating risks to your people, data, and systems. You'll gain a solid understanding of the core concepts that underpin effective security practices.

Here's what you'll explore:

• Security Risk Assessment: Learn to understand and calculate security risk and its potential impact on your people, data, and critical systems.
• Threat Modeling: Identify the groups and individuals who pose security threats, understand their motivations, and leverage this knowledge to build robust defenses.
• Defense Strategies: Examine the challenges of defending applications and organizations and discover practical steps to become a security champion within your team.

This course provides an essential foundation for software development roles and empowers engineers of all levels to understand and apply key application security concepts. Develop the skills to build more secure applications and contribute to a stronger overall security posture.