Introduction

Secure Development Practices: Secure Coding Techniques, Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment are as follows:

• The focus is on imparting participants with fundamental methods for secure software development.
• This module aims to teach secure coding techniques, providing insights into threat modelling and risk assessment in the context of software security.
• Incorporates practical examples to empower participants in the process of producing secure software code by covering essential steps in secure software development.

Introduction and scope

This subunit, ” Secure Development Practices: Secure Coding Techniques, Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment ” dives into the critical aspects of secure software development, focusing on secure coding techniques, threat modelling, and risk assessment. The introduction sets the stage for participants to understand the fundamental principles and practices essential for developing secure software applications. This unit will explore secure coding techniques, offering participants practical insights into writing resilient and secure code. It will delve into the intricate process of threat modelling, providing a systematic approach to identifying and mitigating potential security threats. Furthermore, the unit will encompass risk assessment methodologies, equipping participants with the skills to evaluate and prioritize risks in the software development lifecycle. Through a combination of theoretical foundations and hands-on exercises, this unit aims to instill a comprehensive understanding of secure development practices, empowering participants to contribute to the creation of robust and secure software solutions.

Materials/Resources

• Textbooks and E-Resources focus on secure coding, threat modelling and risk assessment.
• Online courses.
• Practical Exercises to Secure Coding Techniques.
• Workstation PC, projector, network.