From the course: Developing Secure Software (2015)

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Software security certifications

Software security certifications

From the course: Developing Secure Software (2015)

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Software security certifications

- [Instructor] Education and training is critical in promoting software security. Certification programs are attractive, for both employees and employers. They offer opportunities for learning, as well as a means to prove proficiency. The only downside is the cost. The exams are not inexpensive, and prep courses alone can cost you thousands of dollars. Often, employers pay for these expenses, and you should take advantage of the reimbursement programs. In terms of certification programs, software security is still a new frontier, relatively speaking. Global Information Assurance Certification or GIAC, offers multiple certification programs. Each certification revolves around a particular technology, or programming language. The certified web application defender, and cloud security automation programs, are technology-centric. The ones focusing on programming languages are, Secure Software Programmer, Java and .NET.…

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