Course APP101C
Description
This Cyber Security Considerations for Citizen Developers course covers cyber security as it relates to coding including vulnerabilities, counter measures, and coding principles. The overall goal of the training is to implement cyber security best practices to reduce vulnerabilities associated with data analysis practices. Participants will leave empowered to program and/or code with cyber security in mind.
Objectives
The objectives of this course are to ensure that upon successful completion, the participant will be able to:
- describe the current cyber security context as it relates to coding
- encrypt and digitally sign data
- recognize common vulnerabilities and counter measures
- recall secure coding principles
- describe departmental guidance
- recall the approach to manage vulnerabilities
Target audience
The target audience is Citizen developers: Data analysts, Statisticians, and any employee who practices citizen development across the Canadian Federal Public Service.
Prerequisites
It is recommended to complete the Discover cyber security (DDN235S) online course prior to attending this course.