Fundamentals of Secure Software Design
Build secure software from day one by mastering threat modeling, OWASP Top 10, secure coding, and DevSecOps automation. Learn to design, test, and deploy resilient applications using real-world tools and AI-assisted security workflows.
Overview
This course teaches you how to design and build secure software by embedding security into every stage of the development lifecycle. You’ll learn how to apply threat modeling, prevent OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, implement secure coding practices, integrate automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines, and design secure architectures using real-world tools and AI-assisted workflows, enabling you to proactively prevent risks and deliver production-ready, resilient applications.
Skills you'll gain
Secure Software DevelopmentOWASPSTRIDE frameworkOWASP API
What you'll learn
- Apply threat modeling techniques (STRIDE/DREAD) to identify and prioritize security risks in software design
- Analyze and mitigate OWASP Top 10 and API security vulnerabilities using secure coding practices
- Implement automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) within CI/CD pipelines
- Design secure, scalable architectures aligned with governance frameworks like NIST SSDF and ISO 27001
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
- Software developers looking to write secure, production-ready code
- Security engineers and AppSec professionals strengthening application security skills
- DevOps and DevSecOps engineers integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Tech leads and architects designing secure, scalable systems
- QA and testing professionals expanding into security testing and automation
- Basic programming knowledge (Python, JavaScript, or Java preferred)
- Familiarity with software development concepts (SDLC, APIs, version control like Git)
- Basic understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST APIs)
- Comfort using command line tools and installing development environments
Chapters
Explore a structured set of chapters designed to build your skills step by step, with practical examples and hands-on applications.
Meet your instructors
Aseem Singhal
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Do you offer any certifications upon completion of a course at Starweaver?
Yes, we do offer a certification upon completion of our course to showcase your newly acquired skills and expertise.
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