Application Security Fundamentals and Comprehensive Self-Assessment Checklist Course Curriculum
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of application security fundamentals and a comprehensive self-assessment checklist. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Objectives - Understand the principles of application security
- Identify vulnerabilities and threats to applications
- Learn how to assess and mitigate application security risks
- Develop a comprehensive self-assessment checklist for application security
- Implement secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Application Security
- Overview of Application Security: Definition, importance, and benefits
- Threats and Vulnerabilities: Types, examples, and impact
- Security Principles: Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Secure Development Lifecycle: Phases, activities, and best practices
Module 2: Secure Coding Practices
- Secure Coding Principles: Input validation, output encoding, and error handling
- Secure Coding Techniques: Authentication, authorization, and session management
- Common Web Application Vulnerabilities: SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Secure Coding Best Practices: Code reviews, secure coding guidelines, and secure coding tools
Module 3: Application Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Types of Threats: Malicious users, malware, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
- Types of Vulnerabilities: Injection flaws, broken authentication, and sensitive data exposure
- Threat Modeling: Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying, classifying, and remediating vulnerabilities
Module 4: Application Security Assessment and Mitigation
- Risk Assessment: Identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks
- Security Testing: Types, techniques, and tools
- Vulnerability Scanning: Tools, techniques, and best practices
- Penetration Testing: Types, techniques, and best practices
- Mitigation Strategies: Patching, configuration changes, and security controls
Module 5: Comprehensive Self-Assessment Checklist
- Checklist Overview: Purpose, scope, and benefits
- Checklist Components: Security controls, vulnerability management, and risk management
- Checklist Best Practices: Customization, maintenance, and review
- Using the Checklist: Step-by-step guide
Module 6: Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- SDLC Overview: Phases, activities, and benefits
- Secure Development Practices: Secure coding, secure design, and secure testing
- SDLC Security Controls: Authentication, authorization, and input validation
- SDLC Best Practices: Security requirements, security testing, and security reviews
Module 7: Application Security Operations
- Security Operations Overview: Monitoring, incident response, and security management
- Security Monitoring: Tools, techniques, and best practices
- Incident Response: Planning, response, and post-incident activities
- Security Management: Policies, procedures, and standards
Module 8: Advanced Application Security Topics
- Cloud Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- Mobile Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- API Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- Emerging Trends: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT)
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Covers the latest application security trends and best practices
- Personalized Learning: Self-paced learning with lifetime access
- Expert Instructors: Experienced professionals with industry expertise
- Certification: Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible Learning: Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and community support
- Actionable Insights: Practical knowledge and real-world applications
- Bite-sized Lessons: Short and focused lessons for easy learning
- Gamification: Quizzes and challenges to enhance learning experience
- Progress Tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Course Benefits - Gain a comprehensive understanding of application security fundamentals
- Develop a comprehensive self-assessment checklist for application security
- Improve your skills in secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
- Enhance your knowledge of application security threats and vulnerabilities
- Learn how to assess and mitigate application security risks
- Receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
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- Understand the principles of application security
- Identify vulnerabilities and threats to applications
- Learn how to assess and mitigate application security risks
- Develop a comprehensive self-assessment checklist for application security
- Implement secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Application Security
- Overview of Application Security: Definition, importance, and benefits
- Threats and Vulnerabilities: Types, examples, and impact
- Security Principles: Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Secure Development Lifecycle: Phases, activities, and best practices
Module 2: Secure Coding Practices
- Secure Coding Principles: Input validation, output encoding, and error handling
- Secure Coding Techniques: Authentication, authorization, and session management
- Common Web Application Vulnerabilities: SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Secure Coding Best Practices: Code reviews, secure coding guidelines, and secure coding tools
Module 3: Application Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Types of Threats: Malicious users, malware, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
- Types of Vulnerabilities: Injection flaws, broken authentication, and sensitive data exposure
- Threat Modeling: Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying, classifying, and remediating vulnerabilities
Module 4: Application Security Assessment and Mitigation
- Risk Assessment: Identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks
- Security Testing: Types, techniques, and tools
- Vulnerability Scanning: Tools, techniques, and best practices
- Penetration Testing: Types, techniques, and best practices
- Mitigation Strategies: Patching, configuration changes, and security controls
Module 5: Comprehensive Self-Assessment Checklist
- Checklist Overview: Purpose, scope, and benefits
- Checklist Components: Security controls, vulnerability management, and risk management
- Checklist Best Practices: Customization, maintenance, and review
- Using the Checklist: Step-by-step guide
Module 6: Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- SDLC Overview: Phases, activities, and benefits
- Secure Development Practices: Secure coding, secure design, and secure testing
- SDLC Security Controls: Authentication, authorization, and input validation
- SDLC Best Practices: Security requirements, security testing, and security reviews
Module 7: Application Security Operations
- Security Operations Overview: Monitoring, incident response, and security management
- Security Monitoring: Tools, techniques, and best practices
- Incident Response: Planning, response, and post-incident activities
- Security Management: Policies, procedures, and standards
Module 8: Advanced Application Security Topics
- Cloud Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- Mobile Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- API Security: Security risks, security controls, and best practices
- Emerging Trends: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT)
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Covers the latest application security trends and best practices
- Personalized Learning: Self-paced learning with lifetime access
- Expert Instructors: Experienced professionals with industry expertise
- Certification: Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible Learning: Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and community support
- Actionable Insights: Practical knowledge and real-world applications
- Bite-sized Lessons: Short and focused lessons for easy learning
- Gamification: Quizzes and challenges to enhance learning experience
- Progress Tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Course Benefits - Gain a comprehensive understanding of application security fundamentals
- Develop a comprehensive self-assessment checklist for application security
- Improve your skills in secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
- Enhance your knowledge of application security threats and vulnerabilities
- Learn how to assess and mitigate application security risks
- Receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
,
- Interactive and Engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Covers the latest application security trends and best practices
- Personalized Learning: Self-paced learning with lifetime access
- Expert Instructors: Experienced professionals with industry expertise
- Certification: Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible Learning: Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and community support
- Actionable Insights: Practical knowledge and real-world applications
- Bite-sized Lessons: Short and focused lessons for easy learning
- Gamification: Quizzes and challenges to enhance learning experience
- Progress Tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated