Write code that protects — not exposes — your users, your app, and your organization.
Learn to integrate security throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
Become the developer who doesn’t just ship fast, but ships secure — CertNexus certified.
Course Overview
Cyberattacks increasingly target vulnerabilities in software — and developers are the first line of defense. Unfortunately, security is often treated as an afterthought, introduced only at the end of a project.
This 3-day instructor-led course, aligned with the CertNexus CSC‑210 exam, teaches secure software development across the full SDLC. Participants will identify and eliminate vulnerabilities, apply secure design principles, implement proper error handling, and test for weaknesses — all while coding in universal languages like Python and JavaScript.
The course is ideal for developers, testers, and architects who want to integrate security into their daily workflow and ensure applications are secure by design.
Learning Objectives
Identifying vulnerabilities in software and architecture
Eliminating security risks due to coding, configuration, or process gaps
Designing software using Security by Design principles
Implementing protections: login control, data encryption, logging
Secure coding practices for Python, JavaScript, and more
Security testing methods, static analysis, and automation tools
Maintaining security post-deployment
Who Should Attend
Software developers and programmers across any platform or language
Web, mobile, cloud, and desktop application engineers
Software architects and QA testers responsible for product integrity
Professionals preparing for the CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder (CSC‑210) exam
Prerequisites
Basic programming experience is required (any language)
Familiarity with web and software development workflows is helpful
No prior security background needed
Course Modules
Module 1: Identifying the Need for Security in Your Projects
Recognize security requirements, gather intelligence, and discover vulnerabilities.
Module 2: Handling Vulnerabilities
Address risks stemming from code defects, human error, and process flaws.
Module 3: Designing for Security
Apply secure design principles to counter known threats at the architecture level.
Module 4: Developing Secure Code
Use secure coding standards and platform protections to prevent privacy and platform vulnerabilities.
Module 5: Implementing Common Protections
Apply login control, secure data, handle errors properly, and secure databases.
Module 6: Testing Software Security
Use manual and automated testing tools to detect flaws before deployment.
Module 7: Maintaining Security in Deployed Software
Monitor, patch, and log deployed software to maintain a secure lifecycle.
Professional Outcomes
Completing this course supports roles such as Secure Software Developer, Application Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Contributor — developers who integrate security from day one.
Certification Details
Overview
As a candidate for this certification, you:
Recognize the importance of security throughout the software development lifecycle
Apply secure design, coding, and testing practices
Use best practices to eliminate known software vulnerabilities
Integrate secure authentication, encryption, and data protection methods
Continuously monitor and maintain software security post-deployment
You are expected to be proficient in:
Identifying vulnerabilities in source code and architecture
Writing secure code in general-purpose languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
Applying secure software development principles from planning to release
Skills Measured
Identify Security Risks and Vulnerabilities
Handle Threats from Code, People, and Process
Apply Secure Design Techniques
Implement Secure Coding Standards
Test Software for Security Defects
Maintain Security in Deployed Applications
Certification Logistics
Exam Code: CSC‑210
Format: 80 Multiple-choice questions
Duration: 120 minutes
Passing Score: 60%
Delivery: CertNexus CHOICE online platform or Pearson VUE
Credential: CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder™
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a security expert to attend this course?
No. The course is built for developers who want to write secure code — no prior security experience needed.
Which programming languages are used?
Python and JavaScript are used in examples, but the principles apply to all languages.
Is this course practical or theory-based?
It’s hands-on. Each topic includes guided exercises and secure coding activities.
Will I learn how to test my own code for security?
Yes. Security testing using manual and automated tools is included.
Does this course prepare me for the CertNexus CSC‑210 exam?
Yes. It’s the official training for the CSC‑210 certification.
Is this course HRDC claimable?
Yes. It is fully claimable for Malaysian employers under HRD Corp.
Can I organize this for my developer team?
Yes. GemRain offers private delivery options (in-person or virtual).
Do I get a certificate and badge?
Yes. You’ll receive a GemRain certificate, and upon passing CSC‑210, a CertNexus digital badge.