Application Security Program Foundations: Launching Modern AppSec

Starting an application security program from scratch can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing security needs with fast-paced development cycles. This text-based course guides you through the foundational steps of establishing a modern AppSec program, helping you bridge the gap between security teams and developers. What you'll learn: - Understand core application security concepts, terminology, and governance frameworks. - Design a practical threat modeling process that fits seamlessly into your planning phase. - Implement automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). - Foster a security champion culture to scale AppSec practices across engineering teams. - Measure program success using key metrics, maturity models, and risk assessments. - Secure the modern software supply chain and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines. You will begin with foundational security principles and terminology before moving into tool selection, automation strategies, and team collaboration frameworks. This course is designed for software developers, engineering managers, and IT professionals new to establishing AppSec programs, with no prior security management experience required. Start reading today to build a resilient, modern application security program from the ground up.