Secure App Development: Web, Mobile & DevSecOps (Part of SCTP)
About This Course
Master the art of building secure applications from the ground up. This course empowers learners to design and defend modern web and mobile apps against real-world threats using industry-recognized practices such as the OWASP Top 10. Through hands-on labs in secure coding, SAST/DAST/SCA testing, and CI/CD pipeline hardening, learners will embed security into the software development lifecycle and confidently implement DevSecOps workflows in agile teams.
What You'll Learn
Detect and remediate OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities for web and mobile applications.
Apply secure coding techniques and defensive programming principles.
Use security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) to assess application risks.
Recognize mobile security issues and implement defensive strategies.
Integrate security into the software development lifecycle and DevSecOps pipelines.
Align application design with compliance and privacy requirements.
Entry Requirements
This programme is ideal for mid-career professionals seeking a career switch into cybersecurity from IT, infrastructure, cloud, software, data, or audit/compliance roles.
Applicants should be comfortable with basic computing and networking concepts (Windows/Linux fundamentals, IP/network basics); prior cybersecurity experience is not required.
A Diploma or higher (any discipline) or ≥2 years’ relevant work experience is recommended. Experience with Python/PowerShell or cloud services (AWS/Azure) is a plus, not a prerequisite.
Own laptop (Windows/macOS) required for hands-on activities.
Applicants will be required to undergo a shortlisting process where they must share their résumé and complete a pre-course assessment. Our instructors and career consultants will review applicants to assess their suitability before deciding whether to shortlist them forthe course.