CSSLP is an industry leading secure software development certification that teaches and evaluates best practices for software security. Earning a CSSLP demonstrates the advanced technical skills and knowledge required to design and build security best practices into each phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this course, we will prepare for the CSSLP exam, as we review secure software concepts, describe the phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and investigate the importance of authentication, authorization, and auditing for software security.
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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February 2025
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Taught in English
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There are 10 modules in this course
What you need to know to earn the CSSLP.
What's included
1 video
We'll explore core security concepts and principles like confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
Learn how to manage security within different software development methodologies while integrating risk management methods.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
We will discuss how to define software security requirements, as well as interpreting compliance, data classification, and privacy requirements.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
In this module, Dave covers security architecture, performing threat modeling, and assessing architectural risks.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we cover how to adhere to secure coding practices, analyze code for security risks, and address identified risks.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
We will tackle how to develop security testing strategies, create test cases, and analyze the implications of test results in this module.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
Learn to perform operational risk analysis, secure configuration, and manage security across the software lifecycle.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
In this module, we'll discuss how to implement software supply chain risk management and analyze the security of third-party software.
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6 videos1 assignment
How to prepare for and pass the exam.
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1 video1 assignment
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