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Application Security Program Ignition Guide

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Application Security Program Ignition Guide

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in application security.

  • Gain practical skills in threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.

  • Learn to integrate security practices within DevOps and the software development lifecycle.

  • Develop effective security roadmaps, KPIs, and strategies for continuous program improvement.

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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

There are 10 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of application security, with practical insights into enhancing security measures and creating a robust program within your organization. From defining core concepts to addressing critical security challenges, you will learn how to protect applications from evolving threats and vulnerabilities. Key concepts like risk measurement, confidentiality, and adversary identification are explored in depth to empower you with the necessary tools to safeguard your software systems. As you progress, the course will take you through essential security components, including threat modeling, security analysis, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. You will also learn about DevOps integration, secure code releases, and decentralized application security. By the end of the course, you will understand how to build a resilient application security roadmap and measure its success through key performance indicators (KPIs), feedback, and security scorecards. This course is suitable for developers, security professionals, and anyone involved in securing software applications. Whether you are aiming to enhance your organization's security posture or looking to integrate more effective practices, this course will provide the knowledge needed to drive security improvements in any application development environment.

In this module, we will introduce the course, outlining its core objectives and how it aims to enhance your understanding of application security. You will gain insights into why securing applications is critical in today's digital landscape.

What's included

1 video

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Introductionβ€’1 minute

In this module, we will explore why application security is crucial for any organization. You will learn about the fundamental concepts, the challenges that come with securing applications, and the different strategies for managing security throughout the development lifecycle. Additionally, we will highlight the critical role individuals play in fostering a secure development environment.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosβ€’Total 35 minutes
  • Define Application Securityβ€’9 minutes
  • Why is Application Security Challengingβ€’8 minutes
  • Shifting Left Versus Shifting Rightβ€’11 minutes
  • Application Security Needs Youβ€’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Why Do We Need Application Security - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will define the key elements that constitute the foundation of application security. You will dive into the core principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and understand how they impact the security of applications. Additionally, we will explore authentication versus authorization, the nature of potential adversaries, and methods for measuring security risks effectively.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosβ€’Total 44 minutes
  • Confidentialityβ€’11 minutes
  • Integrityβ€’5 minutes
  • Availabilityβ€’8 minutes
  • Authentication and Authorizationβ€’4 minutes
  • Adversariesβ€’6 minutes
  • Measuring Riskβ€’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Defining the Problem - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the key components that form a comprehensive application security strategy. You will be introduced to threat modeling, security analysis, penetration testing, and runtime protection. We will also cover best practices for managing vulnerabilities and show how to integrate all these elements into a unified security framework for more robust application protection.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosβ€’Total 54 minutes
  • Threat Modelingβ€’15 minutes
  • Security Analysisβ€’11 minutes
  • Penetration Testingβ€’3 minutes
  • Run Time Protectionβ€’8 minutes
  • Vulnerability Managementβ€’10 minutes
  • Putting it all Togetherβ€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Components Of Application Security - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on best practices for releasing secure code within the software development process. You will learn how to integrate security into the DevOps pipeline, understand the security implications of each phase of the SDLC, and discover the most effective tools for automating and enhancing security throughout development and deployment.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosβ€’Total 34 minutes
  • Security in DevOpsβ€’5 minutes
  • How Software Gets Developedβ€’13 minutes
  • Applying Security Toolsβ€’17 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Releasing Secure Code - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will emphasize that security is a shared responsibility, extending beyond just the security team. You will learn how to create effective security education programs, understand key security standards, and assess your organization’s security maturity. Additionally, we will dive into the emerging concept of decentralized security and its role in modern application development.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosβ€’Total 37 minutes
  • Security is Everyone's Problemβ€’6 minutes
  • Creating Security Educationβ€’8 minutes
  • Security Standards, Requirements, And Reference Architectureβ€’7 minutes
  • Security Maturity Modelsβ€’10 minutes
  • Decentralized Application Securityβ€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Security Belongs to Everyone - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how to approach application security as a service, focusing on risk management strategies during development. You will learn how to enable security rather than create barriers, ensuring smooth integration without compromising safety. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to bridge the gap between engineering and security teams to create a more collaborative and effective security culture.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Managing Risk in Developmentβ€’6 minutes
  • Enablement Instead of Gatesβ€’5 minutes
  • Bridging Engineering and Securityβ€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Application Security as a Service - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through building a strategic roadmap for application security. You will learn how to assess your current security posture, align security goals with organizational priorities, and identify areas for improvement. By the end, you will be equipped with the tools to create a clear, actionable roadmap for achieving long-term application security success.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosβ€’Total 21 minutes
  • Getting The Current Postureβ€’9 minutes
  • Organizational Goalsβ€’4 minutes
  • Identifying the Gapsβ€’5 minutes
  • Application Security Roadmapsβ€’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Building A Roadmap - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on how to measure the success of your application security program. You will learn various methods for evaluating program effectiveness, how to establish and track meaningful KPIs, and the importance of feedback in driving continuous improvement. Additionally, we’ll introduce the use of security scorecards as a tool for monitoring and reporting security performance across your organization.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosβ€’Total 23 minutes
  • Measuring Effectiveness of Your Programβ€’8 minutes
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)β€’6 minutes
  • Getting Feedback on the Programβ€’4 minutes
  • Security Scorecardsβ€’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Measuring Success in Your Application Security Program - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how to continuously improve your application security program to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. You’ll learn how to leverage threat catalogs for informed decision-making, align security practices with fast-evolving engineering efforts, and evaluate new tools that can enhance your security measures. By the end, you will be equipped with strategies to ensure your security program evolves alongside the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 26 minutes
  • Staying Ahead of the Attackersβ€’6 minutes
  • Threat Catalogsβ€’9 minutes
  • Staying Ahead of Engineeringβ€’7 minutes
  • Shiny Toolsβ€’4 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Continuously Improving the Program - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessmentβ€’60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

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