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Static Code Analysis

Static Code Analysis

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What does the Static Code Analysis course cover?

Static Code Analysis is covered here in 12 modules: Foundations of Static Code Analysis: Common false positive and false negative patterns, Current State Assessment: Conducting a tooling inventory across development teams, Strategy and Tool Selection: Developing a phased adoption roadmap and 9 more.

How do you approach Static Code Analysis step by step?

The work is sequenced in 12 stages. It starts with foundations of Static Code Analysis: Common false positive and false negative patterns, moves through current State Assessment: Conducting a tooling inventory across development teams and Strategy and Tool Selection: Developing a phased adoption roadmap, and ends at Sustainability and Certification: Conducting annual maturity reassessments.

What is in Module 1 of the Static Code Analysis course?

Module 1 is Foundations of Static Code Analysis: Common false positive and false negative patterns. It works through understanding syntax, semantic, and data flow analysis, Differentiating SAST, DAST, and SCA in the development lifecycle, common false positive and false negative patterns and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 11 modules build on.

How is the Static Code Analysis course delivered?

The Static Code Analysis course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Static Code Analysis course cost?

The Static Code Analysis course is $495 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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Static Code Analysis

This implementation toolkit equips software development leads and application security specialists with structured frameworks, templates, and workflows for establishing or improving static code analysis practices within software delivery pipelines. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.

Executive Overview

Development and security teams face ongoing challenges in identifying code vulnerabilities early, reducing defect density, and ensuring consistent code quality across projects. Without standardized assessment and integration practices, static analysis tools often deliver inconsistent results or are underutilized. This toolkit provides structured frameworks, proven workflows, and reference templates that practitioners use to implement, assess, and govern static code analysis across application portfolios. The content supports integration into CI/CD pipelines, team adoption, and measurable improvement in code reliability.

What You Will Be Able To Do

  • Develop a comprehensive static code analysis implementation plan aligned with SDLC phases
  • Conduct a capability maturity assessment using a 5-domain diagnostic framework
  • Establish a tool evaluation and selection checklist based on language support, rule coverage, and integration requirements
  • Create a policy enforcement model for code quality gates in build pipelines
  • Generate a risk-prioritized backlog of technical debt and security flaws using standardized severity criteria
  • Design onboarding materials and training checklists for developer engagement
  • Implement a metrics dashboard to track false positive rates, scan frequency, and remediation timelines
  • Map static analysis findings to compliance requirements such as CWE and OWASP
  • Produce a governance charter defining roles, escalation paths, and audit readiness procedures
  • Deliver a 30-day rollout plan with weekly milestones for pilot deployment across development teams

Who This Toolkit Is For

  • Application Security Engineers - responsible for secure coding standards and vulnerability prevention; use toolkit to deploy scalable SAST practices
  • DevOps Leads - accountable for CI/CD pipeline integrity; apply templates to embed automated code scanning
  • Software Development Managers - oversee code quality and delivery velocity; use assessment tools to benchmark team performance
  • Security Operations Analysts - monitor threat exposure from code; leverage diagnostic to prioritize remediation workflows
  • IT Compliance Officers - ensure adherence to secure development policies; apply workbook to validate control effectiveness

What You Receive Within 24 Hours of Purchase

  • 144-chapter implementation playbook (PDF) covering end-to-end static code analysis workflow from tool selection to continuous improvement
  • 20+ downloadable templates in Excel and Word, including tool evaluation matrix, scan policy template, developer feedback form, remediation tracking log, CI/CD integration checklist, and policy enforcement playbook
  • Self-assessment workbook with 994+ case-based requirements organized across 7 process areas: Tooling, Integration, Policy, Quality, Training, Governance, and Measurement
  • Pre-filled assessment dashboard in Excel demonstrating results generation and reporting across maturity levels
  • 30-day rollout work plan structured by week with role-specific milestones for deployment across development teams
  • Maturity diagnostic across 5 capability domains: Tool Coverage, Scan Frequency, Result Accuracy, Developer Adoption, and Remediation Effectiveness

Detailed Module Breakdown

Module 1. Foundations of Static Code Analysis: Common false positive and false negative patterns

  • Understanding syntax, semantic, and data flow analysis
  • Differentiating SAST, DAST, and SCA in the development lifecycle
  • Common false positive and false negative patterns
  • Regulatory and industry references including CWE, OWASP, and CERT

Module 2. Current State Assessment: Conducting a tooling inventory across development teams

  • Conducting a tooling inventory across development teams
  • Mapping existing scan coverage by language and repository
  • Evaluating integration depth with build and version control systems
  • Measuring baseline metrics: scan duration, findings volume, triage rate

Module 3. Strategy and Tool Selection: Developing a phased adoption roadmap

  • Defining evaluation criteria for SAST tools
  • Comparing commercial and open-source options by language support
  • Aligning tool capabilities with SDLC phases and team workflows
  • Developing a phased adoption roadmap

Module 4. Integration Design: Setting up centralized results aggregation and storage

  • Embedding scans in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
  • Configuring pre-commit and pull request scanning triggers
  • Setting up centralized results aggregation and storage
  • Managing credential and access controls for analysis servers

Module 5. Policy and Rule Configuration: Documenting policy exceptions and review cycles

  • Customizing rule sets by application risk profile
  • Defining severity thresholds and suppression protocols
  • Establishing quality gates for build break conditions
  • Documenting policy exceptions and review cycles

Module 6. Implementation and Pilot Deployment: Running baseline and comparative scans

  • Selecting pilot projects based on code complexity and team readiness
  • Onboarding development teams with role-specific guidance
  • Running baseline and comparative scans
  • Collecting feedback on usability and result relevance

Module 7. Governance and Oversight: Setting up periodic policy review cycles

  • Defining ownership for tool maintenance and rule updates
  • Creating escalation paths for unresolved critical findings
  • Establishing audit logs and compliance reporting procedures
  • Setting up periodic policy review cycles

Module 8. Operations and Maintenance: Scheduling regular full and incremental scans

  • Scheduling regular full and incremental scans
  • Managing rule pack updates and version compatibility
  • Monitoring system performance and resource utilization
  • Handling false positive triage and suppression workflows

Module 9. Measurement and Reporting: Aligning findings with application risk tiers

  • Tracking scan frequency and coverage by repository
  • Calculating remediation rates and time-to-fix metrics
  • Generating executive summaries for security and development leadership
  • Aligning findings with application risk tiers

Module 10. Capability Building: Running internal workshops on secure coding practices

  • Developing developer training modules on interpreting scan results
  • Creating quick-reference guides for common vulnerability fixes
  • Running internal workshops on secure coding practices
  • Integrating feedback loops between security and development teams

Module 11. Optimization and Scaling: Standardizing configurations across business units

  • Reducing scan times through incremental analysis and caching
  • Improving result accuracy with custom rule development
  • Expanding coverage to additional languages and frameworks
  • Standardizing configurations across business units

Module 12. Sustainability and Certification: Conducting annual maturity reassessments

  • Conducting annual maturity reassessments
  • Updating playbooks and templates based on tooling changes
  • Measuring long-term trends in code quality and vulnerability density
  • Submitting completion evidence for The Art of Service certification

The 994+ Requirements Workbook

The self-assessment workbook is organized across 7 process areas: Tooling, Integration, Policy, Quality, Training, Governance, and Measurement. Practitioners use this structured checklist to evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and build prioritized action plans. Each requirement is phrased as a verifiable statement, enabling objective scoring. Example questions include: 'Are scan results integrated into developer IDEs to reduce context switching?', 'Is there a documented process for reviewing and updating rule sets quarterly?', and 'Do quality gates block merges when critical vulnerabilities are detected without approval?' The workbook supports both initial deployment and ongoing maturity improvement.

The 20+ Templates

The toolkit includes editable templates in Excel and Word for immediate use. Artifact types include: SAST tool evaluation matrix, CI/CD integration checklist, scan policy document, developer feedback form, remediation tracking log, false positive register, onboarding checklist, governance charter, executive reporting dashboard, and secure coding standards template. These are designed to be adapted to organizational standards and workflows without licensing restrictions.

Course Outcomes and Certification

Upon completion, you will have produced 3 concrete deliverables built using the toolkit: a completed maturity assessment, a customized 30-day rollout plan, and a configured policy enforcement model. The Art of Service issues a certificate of completion confirming demonstrated knowledge and applied capability in static code analysis implementation and governance.

Delivery and Access

Single user license. Account in the learning environment provisioned within 24 hours of purchase. Lifetime access to all toolkit updates. Templates in editable Excel and Word. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Common Questions

Q: Is this for established or new static code analysis programs?
A: Both. The workbook helps assess current state. The playbook covers both greenfield and improvement scenarios.

Q: How is this different from vendor-specific implementation guides?
A: This content is tool-agnostic and covers cross-cutting practices for selection, integration, policy, and governance, not limited to a single platform's features.

Q: What format are the templates in?
A: Editable Excel and Word. You can adapt them to your own use.

Q: Is this a single user license?
A: Yes, one purchase is for one individual user. For organization-wide access, reach out via reply for volume pricing.

Q: What level of prior experience is assumed?
A: Familiarity with software development lifecycles and basic security concepts. No prior SAST tool experience is required to use the content effectively.

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One-time payment of $495. Single user license. Access provisioned within 24 hours. Lifetime updates included. 30-day money-back guarantee. Reach us via reply if you want guidance on whether this fits your specific situation before purchasing.

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