Is it possible to predict what sort of vulnerabilities your software will have? Turns out…there is!
And you don’t even need a crystal ball to pull it off.In this course on security architecture by AppSecEngineer, we’ll show you how to analyze the design & architecture of your apps to figure out where they’re weakest. With that knowledge, you’ll learn how to configure your apps to fix your most deep-seated security problems.
One of the fundamental reasons for vulnerabilities in any given system is owing to its architecture. Architecture flaws leading to security vulnerabilities are not only hard to fix, but end up consuming several development cycles. This results in delays, dissatisfied customers, and worse, vulnerable applications running in production.
Security Architecture Reviews, if done well, can comprehensively address architecture flaws and vulnerabilities resulting from said architecture flaws. This course is a deep-dive into the approach and nuances of performing a security architecture review for distributed systems. The training delves into very specific approaches and playbooks to run Security Architecture/Design Reviews for applications and distributed systems.
The key objective of the training is to enable stakeholders involved in the engineering/architecture to be able to pre-empt architecture flaws that lead to security vulnerabilities and deliver a more secure system to production. The training is replete with hands-on case studies that the students will solve with the instructor to perform a live Security Architecture Review of a given system.
Get unmatched visibility into the design and functionality of your applications: a software blueprint.
Define the architecture of your apps & perform threat analysis on your environment.
Assess the best possible security strategies based on detailed findings.
Apply threat analysis & reporting into real-world software development workflows.
Threat analysis with user & abuser stories
Access control architectures: AuthN, AuthZ
Mapping supply chain security risk & cryptography
Assessing deployments like on-prem and cloud
Crafted on Real-world training for product security teams
Hands-on Experience: Engage with real-world scenarios in a controlled, cloud-based lab environment to apply learning directly.
Immediate Application: Implement Threat Modeling tools and techniques instantly, enhancing retention and understanding.
Access to Specialized Tooling: Utilize advanced Threat Modeling software and LLMs without needing to set up or maintain the infrastructure.
Safe Learning Space: Experiment and learn from mistakes in a risk-free sandbox, encouraging exploration and innovation.
Basic understanding of application security principles.
Familiarity with software development and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Some experience in security practices and methodologies is beneficial
For a optimal learning experience in this course, participants should use a laptop with Windows 10/11, the latest macOS, or a modern Linux distribution, equipped with an Intel i5 processor or equivalent (i7 recommended), at least 8GB of RAM (16GB preferred), and 20GB of free disk space. A stable, high-speed internet connection is essential for accessing streaming content and cloud-based labs, alongside the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari with JavaScript enabled. Participants must have administrative rights to install necessary software and a modern code editor like Visual Studio Code.
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