ASQF® Secure Software Engineering - Foundation Level
The growing networking of systems not only brings new opportunities, but also risks of misuse. Proven security measures and methods in the field of software development are often neglected due to a lack of understanding and insufficient knowledge of these methods.
The Secure Software Engineering course teaches methods and guidelines for implementing IT security concepts. Over three days, practical ways of identifying best practices for specific software projects are demonstrated. Participants in the SSE training course at ASQF are sensitized to potential dangers and risks. “Secure software right from the start!”
Creating awareness for IT security
Secure software engineering involves the application of structured and qualifiable approaches that are specifically geared towards the development, operation and maintenance of secure software. These approaches follow certain systematic methods to ensure the highest security standards.
This training is already available to interested individuals from selected training providers. By participating in this program, professionals can deepen their skills in the field of IT security and become certified. The Secure Software Engineer qualification is completed by a certification exam, which is conducted by an independent certification body. The certificate, which is recognized and established in the industry, offers participants and their organizations additional added value.
IT security certificate for software developers
The importance of secure software engineering extends everywhere. From protecting web applications to securing embedded devices, there is no area of IT that has remained safe from unauthorized access or attacks in recent years. ASQF aims to create awareness for IT security and offers certification primarily for people involved in the SW development process. This includes, among others:
- Computer scientist and engineer
- Software architect and developer
- Development and test teams
- Quality officers and project managers
Curriculum content of the training
A common understanding of the same concepts helps to avoid misunderstandings and helps to prevent errors and losses in IT security. The Secure Software Engineering course is based on proven methods and current international standards and the relevant content is taught using consistent terminology.
The curriculum contents include:
- Basic understanding of secure software engineering and its objectives
- Threat analyses and requirements
- Engineering and architecture
- Security Testing
- Lifecycle and processes
No special prior knowledge is required to participate in the Secure Software Engineering course!
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Success factors for further training
The same understanding for the same things avoids misunderstandings and prevents errors and losses. Secure Software Engineering training includes success factors for people, competence and certification.
People as a success factor
The increasing networking of systems not only opens up new opportunities for more efficient collaboration between people and machines, but also harbors potential for misuse. By taking security measures at an early stage, systems can be strengthened and attacks prevented.
The security industry has long had proven measures and methods at its disposal, but these are often neglected in software development. This is not due to an explicit decision against Secure Software Engineering (SSE), but rather a lack of awareness due to a lack of understanding and insufficient knowledge of the relevant methods.
This is precisely where the SSE training course comes in. The course teaches methods and guidelines for implementing security concepts. Over the course of three days, orientation aids are provided to identify best practices for specific software projects and skills for practical implementation are taught. Participants are made aware of potential dangers and risks.
Competence as a success factor
The relevance of secure software engineering extends across all areas. From the protection of web applications to embedded devices, there is no sector in IT that has been spared unauthorized access or attack in recent years. According to a study by Bitkom, cyberattacks caused record damage of 220 billion euros to the German economy in 2020 and 2021, and this trend is on the rise.
There is often resistance and conflict when it comes to the requirement to implement safety measures in a project. The additional requirements of safety managers may seem opaque and excessive to some, while the implementation of these measures can lead into uncharted territory. It is necessary to create an understanding of these requirements and provide the resources for successful implementation.
By participating in appropriate training courses, course participants can not only help to bring future-proof and protected products to the market, but also create added value and thus gain a competitive advantage.
Certification as a success factor
A common understanding of the same issues prevents misunderstandings and minimizes the risk of errors and losses.
In this IT security course, the focus is on best practice and current international standards, and the content is taught using standardized terminology.
Awareness of IT security and thus the Secure Software Engineer qualification concludes with a certification examination by an independent certification body. The associated certificate, which is recognized and established in the industry, represents an additional benefit for the participants and their organizations.
Our accredited training providers
Important information: Some of our training providers organize online training courses for SSE, please contact our training providers for current offers. You can also take the corresponding exam online.
Our certification bodies
Register for an examination with our certification bodies GASQ Service GmbH or iSQI Inc.
Business outcomes of IT security awareness
The business outcome of attending the Secure Software Engineering course based on this curriculum for the participant and their organization is as follows.
The participants of the IT security certificate:
- gains an understanding of the need for and benefits of security,
- can define safety requirements,
- can implement safety requirements,
- understands processes, concepts and methods and can support their introduction,
- expands its expertise and applies this knowledge in a targeted manner.
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