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.

Apr, 2026
9h
Intermediate
Cybersecurity
1K Students

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.

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Segment 01 - Course Introduction

Segment 02 - Module Introduction  

Segment 03 - The Cost of Insecure Software- Real-World Breach Analysis-

Segment 04 - Analyzing the Extraterritorial Reach of US and EU Regulations 

Segment 05 - Thinking Like an Attacker - Attack Surface Analysis Walkthrough

Meet your instructors

Aseem Singhal

Aseem Singhal

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