Key Takeaways
On completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of designing secure software applications, risks and mitigations
- Identify key Bodies of Knowledge for secure software development
- Adopt secure development practices within an existing process
- Adopt secure development practices for the end-to-end processes
(ISC)² members could earn up to 13 Continuing Professional Education (CPEs Group A) credits after completion of this course. CPEs will be submitted automatically to the (ISC)² members' accounts (Member ID required) within 4-6 weeks.
Who Should Attend
- System Analysts
- Software Architects
- Software Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- Project Managers
- Project Leaders
Prerequisites
Some experience or knowledge in software development
What to Bring
No printed copies of course materials are issued.
Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptops, tablet etc) with power charger to access and download course materials. No printed copies of course materials are issued.
If you are bringing a laptop, please see below for the tech specs:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Computer and processor
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1.6 GHz or faster, 4-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent
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1.8 GHz, 4-core Intel Core i7 or equivalent
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Memory
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8GB RAM
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16GB RAM
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Hard Disk
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256 GB disk size, with 30GB of available disk space
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256 GB disk size, with 40GB of available disk space
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Display
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1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher)
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Graphics
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Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
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DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Others
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An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
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| Software |
VirtualBox, Microsoft Word, Excel |
VirtualBox, Microsoft Word, Excel |
What Will Be Covered
- Security aspects of software solutions
- Secure software lifecycle frameworks
- Designing secure software applications within an agile SDLC
- Formulating software security requirements
- Threat modelling and software architectural analysis
- Secure design principles
- Secure coding practices
- Security quality assurance and testing
- Bridging Security and DevOps
- Hands-on workshops with simulation of application security attacks
- Linux virtual machine will be provided, with pre-installed security tools and multiple sample applications
Format
Lectures and workshops
Fees & Subsidies
Fees for 2024
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Full Fee |
Singaporeans & PRs
(self-sponsored) |
| Full course fee |
S$2700 |
S$2700 |
| ISS Subsidy |
- |
(S$270) |
| Nett course fee |
S$2700 |
S$2430 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee |
S$243 |
S$218.70 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$2943 |
S$2648.70 |
Note:
- All fees and subsidies are valid from January 2024, unless otherwise advised.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- From 1st January 2024, the GST will be increased to 9%.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
Find out more.
NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
Find out more.
WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Click HERE for directions to NUS-ISS
In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.