Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security Course

Product Details

The cyber threat landscape will continue to expand as organizations pursue increasingly complex digital transformation initiatives. Organizational needs drive the design and requirements for security in software and development must consider both business and security goals from the beginning of the lifecycle.

Ensuring secure software development requires specific cybersecurity talent and leadership. This course addresses the foundations of applying security best practices to each phase of the software development lifecycle.

Learning Experience:

• Text and video-based content
• Check your understanding questions
• Assessment
• Validation of Completion
• 24/7/365 technical support

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Who Will Benefit

Who Will Benefit This course is designed for information technology and cybersecurity professionals who wish to learn the foundations of applying best practices to each phase of the SDLC – from software design and implementation to testing and deployment – including those in or pursuing the following positions:

• Software Architect
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• Application Security Specialist
• Software Program Manager
• Quality Assurance Tester
• Penetration Tester
• Software Procurement Analyst
• Project Manager
• Security Manager
• IT Director/Manager

No prerequisite knowledge is required.

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Key Topics

• Cloud security
• Security architecture strategy
• Organizational needs and business alignment

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Learning Outcomes

• Connect core security concepts and objectives to software development.  
• Explain the incorporation of security practices into the SDLC processes.   
• Identify components to address security and privacy requirements for secure software development. 
• Recognize concepts and frameworks that support secure software architecture and design.  
• Identify approaches for implementing security in managed software development.   
• Explain common techniques and components of secure software testing.    
• Identify principles and practices of secure software deployment, operations, and maintenance.  
• Identify security principles and requirements for software acquisition and the software supply chain. 

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Benefits

• Learn how to integrate cybersecurity best practices into every phase of the software development lifecycle, aligning security with business goals and building resilient, secure applications
• Participate in activities centered on real-world applications
• Earn CPE credits

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Program Completion

Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire course. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a digital Validation of Completion and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completion for your personal records.

To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits, learners must:

• Complete the learning experience
• Pass the assessment
• Complete the learning experience evaluation

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Credit Info

CPE Credits	Group A	5
Field of Study	Software Security, Cybersecurity Leadership
Level	Foundational
Prerequisites	No prerequisite knowledge is required.
Access	Online	This is a digital product. The content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date.

For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.

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CPE Credit Reporting

CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.

CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.

For questions related to ISC2 CPE credits or the CPE portal not covered in the handbook, please contact us via our online form.

Delivery

A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.

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Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.