Developing Secure Applications Course

The way companies build software and technology systems is evolving very rapidly, becoming increasingly automated and integrated.

Companies should consider security a primary concern throughout the development and deployment process.

Our Developing Secure Applications explains the principles behind ensuring secure software development and deployment are taking place.

About this Course

This SCORM-compatible course is part of our FCA Compliance Library.

The library is available in the Skillcast Standard plan for larger companies or Skillcast Basic plan for those with under 50 learners.

Learning Objectives

This course will prepare you to:

Recognise the importance of developing and deploying software securely
Understand the major principles of secure development
Identify areas of your development process that could be vulnerable or made more secure
Take steps to improve the security of your development process
Know what our regulators consider to be key risk areas when developing secure applications
Understand the importance of compliance with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) when developing secure applications

Course Outline

This course consists of 9 sections of content, including a course summary. There is an affirmation to indicate your understanding and compliance with guidelines. At the end of the course, there is an assessment containing multiple-choice questions based on the content.

Welcome

The evolution of code development

- You decide: Managing software security risks
- Secure development principles

Principle 1: Secure development is everyone's concern

- Integrating security
- Principle 1: Day-to-day activities

Principle 2: Keep your security knowledge sharp

- Principle 2: Day-to-day activities
- Actions: Education and training

Principle 3: Produce clean and maintainable code

- Actions: Writing and checking code
- Actions: Building team culture

Principle 4: Secure your development environment

- Actions

Principle 5: Protect your code repository

- Focus on the repository
- Focus on credentials

Principle 6: Secure the build and deployment pipeline

- Build and deployment infrastructure
- Deployment

Principle 7: Continually test your security

- Creating tests
- Maintaining the testing environment

Principle 8: Plan for security flaws

- Actions

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

Course Specifications

This course is designed to for all staff members.

Structure

Approximately 45 minutes followed by a 10-question assessment.

Audience

Suitable for all staff - examples and interactivities designed for staff at all levels. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Design

SHARD-compliant, responsive display on all devices, accessibility on screen readers, visual design controlled via client style sheet.

Compatibility

All Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Android (Flash-free for mobile compatibility). AICC and SCORM 1.2-compliant, suitable for both hosted and deployed SCORM or AICC.

Tailoring

Fully customisable on Skillcast Portal CMS.

Translation

Pre-translated versions not available, but all text content can be exported for translation into all languages.

Localisation

Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

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