ECTS - Secure Software Development

Secure Software Development (SE457) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Secure Software Development SE457 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
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Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain fundamental elements in security
  • Explain how and when to use recent vulnerability information in software development.
  • Discuss the potential applications of risk management and threat modeling.
  • Discuss application of security practices, tools and techniques during software development.
Course Content Security Basics. Secure Software Development. DevSecOps. Risk management. Threat modeling. Security of Data, Communication and Application. Security Controls. API Security. Security Scenarios. Secure Coding Practices. OWASP Top 10. Mitre Atta@ck. Security Assessment and Testing. Security Frameworks and Guidelines

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Course notes
2 Security Basics, DevSecOps Course notes
3 Web Sources for vulnerabilities, Architecturally Significant Requirements Course notes
4 Risk management Course notes
5 Security Controls Course notes
6 Data Classification and Security Course notes
7 Application Security Course notes
8 OWASP Top 10 Ders notları
9 MITRE Att@ck Course notes
10 Secure Coding Practices Course notes
11 API Security Course notes
12 Security Assessment and Testing Course notes
13 Security Frameworks and Guidelines Course notes
14 Important Topics for security after deployment and during maintenance Course notes
15 Final Exam Ders notları
16 Final Exam Course notes

Sources

Course Book 1. Course Notes and online resources will be provided.
Other Sources 2. Secure Coding: Principles and Practices, First edition, by Mark G. Graff, Kenneth R. van Wyk, O'Reilly Media, ISBN 978-0596002428, 2003.
3. Secure Software Development: A Security Programmer's Guide, First edition, by Jason Grembi, Cengage Learning, ISBN 978-1418065478, 2008.
4. Secure and Resilient Software Development, First edition, by Mark S. Merkow, Lakshmikanth Raghavan, ISBN 978-1439826966, Auerbach Publications, 2010.
5. Designing Secure Software: A Guide for Developers, by Loren Kohnfelder, ISBN 978-1718501928, No Starch Press, 2021.
6. Software Security: Building Security, , First edition, by Gary McGraw, ISBN 978-0321356703, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2006.
7. Alice and Bob Learn Application Security, First edition, by Tanya Janca, ISBN 978-1119687351, Wiley, 2020
8. Threat Modeling: Designing for Security, First edition, by Adam Shostack, ISBN 978-1118809990, Wiley, 2014

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 4 20
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gain sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and computing; be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve engineering problems related to information systems.
2 To be able to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of information systems engineering.
6 Can work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; can work individually.
7 a. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. b. Knows at least one foreign language.
8 To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to follow developments in science and technology and to be able to renew himself/herself continuously.
9 a. Acts in accordance with the principles of ethics, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Gains knowledge about the standards used in information systems engineering applications.
10 a. Gains knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. c. Gains knowledge about sustainable development.
11 a. To be able to acquire knowledge about the universal and social effects of information systems engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering. b. Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 125