Secure Software Development
This course introduces secure programming principles and practices with the aim of preventing software vulnerabilities as early as possible in the development lifecycle.
Course offered by
Instructors
Marko Helenius
University Lecturer
Khair Rahman
Project Researcher
Musfiqur Milton
Project Researcher
Jouni Mauri
Project Researcher
Language
English
Learning Objectives
- Identify key security considerations to take into account when implementing software systems.
- Apply secure programming practices to reduce common software vulnerabilities during development.
- Use cryptographic mechanisms appropriately in software development, avoiding common implementation mistakes.
- Implement a basic DevSecOps pipeline integrating automated security checks into the development workflow.
- Use static analysis tools to identify potential security weaknesses in source code.
- Create and use Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) files to improve dependency visibility and support software supply chain security.
- Explain the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to secure software development, with particular attention to GDPR and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Prerequisites
- Programming skills
Topics dealt with
Secure Development
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