Do you have a systems security related challenge or need? Bring on learners from North Seattle College to analyze your current security needs, administer penetration testing, assist with building a secure system, troubleshooting challenges related to your current system, or advise on systems related topics.

As part of their course, learners will study techniques, methodologies, and processes for development of robust, secure software. They will become experienced with security development process, threat modeling, common software vulnerabilities, web site vulnerabilities, defensive coding practices, security testing. The projects that worked well for this course last year involved students analyzing security requirements and deployment options for small business web sites and web applications.

Some examples of topics:

1. Security Concepts and Risk Management 
2. Secure Requirements and Design 
3. Software Security Mapping and Threat Assessment 
4. Threat Modeling 
5. Secure Coding Practices 
6. Security Testing/Penetration Testing 
7. Cryptography 
8. Web App Security 
9. Security Ethics and Culture of Security 
10. Secure Data Management 
11. Current and Emerging Threats 

The deliverables will be determined based on student ability and employer need, but can include the following:

• assisting with web development
• analyzing security requirements
• comparing different online platform options