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Understand the importance of developing secure systems. This information security ExpertTrack is suitable for people looking to increase their understanding of the software development life cycle and information security considerations. It has been designed for security analysts, security architects, software developers, and aspiring security specialists.
Information security is a critical concern for any modern business – cyber attacks can pose a significant threat to systems, reputation and revenue. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to assess systems for security and compare that analysis to appropriate security profiles.
During the five courses in this ExpertTrack, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the security controls used to prevent, detect, and recover from security breaches at different stages of the system lifecycle.
You will understand how these controls are implemented and learn to apply formal analysis techniques to verify if systems meet the necessary security standards. Contextualizing Cybersecurity in the Software Development Lifecycle In the first course, you will discover the importance of secure system design and how a security-first mindset can improve the software development process. You will learn to examine security in the software development life cycle and discuss the legal and ethical aspects of secure systems.
Apply solid techniques for systems analysis and design In the second course, you will become well acquainted with systems analysis and safe design techniques. You will focus on design principles that will enhance the security of a system and learn how to apply secure design principles to mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Improving and Auditing Information System Security The second half of this ExpertTrack gives you the opportunity to learn the basic security practices and techniques used in secure design.
You will become familiar with a variety of techniques and methods to ensure the implementation of secure systems. Once you understand those mechanisms, you will discover a variety of testing and verification techniques used to assess system security and performance. By completing this ExpertTrack, you will have the skills and confidence to analyze, test and design security requirements to fit a variety of profiles. You will also understand the current issues facing secure development and how to mitigate them. and design security requirements to fit a variety of profiles.
You will also understand the current issues facing secure development and how to mitigate them. and design security requirements to fit a variety of profiles. You will also understand the current issues facing secure development and how to mitigate them.
Examine security in the software development life cycle and discuss the legal and ethical aspects of secure systems.
Learn the fundamental methods and techniques of systems analysis and secure design.
Acquire basic security practices and techniques applied to the secure development of systems.
Become familiar with the various test and verification techniques used to test the security and operation of the system.
Discuss and examine the current limitations of safe design and development.
An ExpertTrack will be ideal for mastering new skills in your chosen area of expertise. You will study through a series of subject-focused courses at your own pace. Pass the final evaluation to obtain the digital certificate that proves your experience.
Decide if the ExpertTrack is right for you with free access to the full suite of courses and assessments for one week.
Pay a monthly subscription for as long as it takes to complete ExpertTrack. You can learn at your own pace and cancel at any time.
Receive a certificate for each completed course and pass the final assessment to earn your full ExpertTrack digital certificate. Share it on LinkedIn.
Use your specialized training to progress further in your career or gain experience in areas you are passionate about.
Experience Required This course has been created for students with a strong understanding of cyber or information security, software development, or CS; professional experience can be helpful in understanding the underlying concepts, and a relevant degree is recommended to ensure you benefit from this ExpertTrack.
Coventry was awarded gold in the UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017 and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
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