CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security

This course examines the need to provide security throughout the SDLC, which aligns with Domain 8 on the CISSP exam. We will compare and contrast Agile and the waterfall methodologies, and look at the assessment of web applications and more traditional applications. We will examine common threats like cross-site scripting, buffer overflows and race conditions. Finally, we will examine databases and their vulnerabilities/solutions.

• Understand secure software development lifecycle stages
• Compare Agile and Waterfall security approaches
• Identify and analyze security threats in applications
• Assess and secure database vulnerabilities
• Improve software testing for security assurance

• At least 5 years of cybersecurity experience