AWA 101 - Fundamentals of Application Security

Course Overview

This course introduces the fundamentals and primary drivers of application security, including: The CIA “triad”; the importance of meeting regulatory requirements; what motivates hackers, how to manage vulnerabilities, and the key elements of a responsible disclosure programs.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have the knowledge and skills required to understand:

• Core concepts of application security risk management
• Why developing secure applications matters
• The importance of meeting regulatory compliance requirements
• Anatomy of an application attack and what motivates hackers.
• Common attack scenarios and how to manage vulnerabilities.
• Best practices for developing secure applications.