Computer Software Assurance

Description: Computer Software Assurance is crucial in ensuring the reliability, security, and quality of software systems. This course provides comprehensive coverage of software assurance principles, practices, and methodologies to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, analyze, and improve software quality and security.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of software development concepts.
• Familiarity with programming languages (recommended but not mandatory).
• Access to a computer with internet connectivity.

Course Overview:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Software Assurance

1. Understanding Software Assurance Concepts
   • Definition and scope of software assurance
   • Importance of software quality and security
2. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
   • Overview of SDLC phases
   • Integrating assurance activities into SDLC

Module 2: Software Quality Assurance (SQA)

1. Quality Management Principles
   • Introduction to quality management
   • Quality standards and frameworks
2. Testing and Verification Techniques
   • Types of testing (unit testing, integration testing, etc.)
   • Test planning, execution, and reporting

Module 3: Software Security Assurance

1. Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
   • Identifying potential security threats
   • Conducting risk assessments
2. Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
   • Penetration testing
   • Code review and static analysis tools

Module 4: Assurance in Agile and DevOps Environments

1. Agile Software Development
   • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
   • Integrating assurance practices in agile teams
2. DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
   • Principles of DevOps
   • Automation and assurance in CI/CD pipelines

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the fundamentals of software assurance and its importance.
• Learn software quality management principles and practices.
• Gain insights into software security assurance techniques and methodologies.
• Explore assurance practices in agile and DevOps environments.
• Develop skills in testing, verification, threat modeling, and risk assessment.

Who the Course is For:

• Software developers/engineers interested in enhancing their understanding of software assurance.
• Quality assurance/testing professionals looking to expand their knowledge in software quality and security.
• IT professionals involved in software development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Anyone interested in learning about best practices for ensuring the reliability and security of computer software.