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Cyber Security in the Software Development Life Cycle

Examine security in the software development life cycle and discuss the legal and ethical aspects of secure systems.

  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    3 hours

Learn how to safeguard your software systems and help prevent cyber crime

Cyber attacks can pose a major threat to any digital business. Addressing the need for system security during the software development life cycle should be a top priority for any organisation.

During this course, you will discover the importance of secure system design and how a security-first mindset can improve the software development process. You will also discuss the legal and ethical implications of the software development process.

What topics will you cover?

  • An introduction to system security and the software development life cycle
  • Legal and ethical consideration in system development

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for people who want to increase their understanding of the security practices and legislation involved in the software development life cycle.

Who will you learn with?

Antal Goldschmidt

Course Director, MSc Cyber Security; Coventry University
ab2216@coventry.ac.uk

Dr. Christo Panchev is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at Coventry University with more than 20 years experience in industry and higher education, research and teaching in A.I. and Cyber Security.

James is a Principal Lecturer at Coventry University and has worked in academia for 18 years, teaching and researching in the areas of operating systems, cyber security and image analysis.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992
  • Location

    Coventry

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