Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Secure Software Development Training Course

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Duration

3 Days

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) as they relate to secure software development. Participants will explore how to align software development practices with global security standards and regulations such as ISO 27034, GDPR, and HIPAA. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn to incorporate compliance requirements into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and build secure, regulation-compliant applications.

Format of Training

Interactive instructor-led sessions.
Hands-on lab exercises for integrating compliance into SDLC.
Real-world examples and case studies.
Access to compliance frameworks and tools.

Course Objectives

Understand the role of GRC in secure software development.
Align development processes with standards like ISO 27034.
Integrate compliance requirements of GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and mitigate compliance-related risks.
Develop policies and procedures for secure and compliant software development.
Use tools to automate compliance checks in the SDLC.
Build a culture of security and compliance within the development team.

Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to GRC in Secure Software Development

Overview of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
The importance of GRC in software security.
Key security standards and regulations for software development.

Session 2: ISO 27034 and Secure Software Development

Understanding ISO 27034: Application Security Guidelines.
Incorporating ISO 27034 into the SDLC.
Hands-on lab: Mapping ISO 27034 requirements to a sample software project.

Session 3: Risk Management in Secure Software Development

Identifying and assessing risks in software projects.
Strategies for mitigating security and compliance risks.
Hands-on lab: Conducting a risk assessment for a sample project.

Day 2:

Session 1: GDPR Compliance in Software Development

Key GDPR requirements and their impact on software design.
Ensuring data privacy and protection in applications.
Hands-on lab: Designing a GDPR-compliant application.

Session 2: HIPAA Compliance for Secure Software

Understanding HIPAA requirements for software handling healthcare data.
Best practices for securing electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Hands-on lab: Implementing HIPAA-compliant security measures.

Session 3: Policies and Procedures for Compliance

Developing security policies and procedures for development teams.
Creating documentation to support compliance efforts.
Case study: Evaluating and improving compliance practices in an organization.

Day 3:

Session 1: Automating Compliance in the SDLC

Tools and techniques for automating compliance checks.
Integrating compliance monitoring into CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on lab: Setting up automated compliance checks for a sample project.

Session 2: Building a Security-First and Compliance-Driven Culture

Encouraging collaboration between security, development, and compliance teams.
Training and awareness programs for development teams.
Metrics for measuring compliance success.

Session 3: Final Capstone Project

Designing a secure, compliant application aligned with ISO 27034, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Presenting solutions and receiving feedback.
Closing discussions on maintaining ongoing compliance and security.

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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