
Explore the secure software supply chain by assessing third-party software risks, evaluating suppliers, and mitigating vulnerabilities to prepare for the CSSLP exam.
Explore the benefits and risks of third-party software in modern supply chains, including off-the-shelf solutions, interoperability, and hidden costs, while evaluating ownership, security, and vendor lock-in.
Document the software supply chain, including third-party and shadow IT, and conduct software composition analysis to build a software bill of materials.
Explore how standards like NIST SP 801 61 revision 1, IR A2 76, and ISO 27036 inform secure development, trusted distribution, and defense in depth to manage supply chain risk.
Evaluate third party software by assessing vendor risk, certifications, and security practices. Consider cost, reputation, proximity, staff qualifications, customization, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Assess vendor build environments to ensure secure code repositories, separation of development and production, cryptographic signing, secure distribution with provenance and code integrity, and testing with default security and backups.
Outsource software development for skilled resources, faster delivery, and tailored solutions, while weighing costs and ensuring ownership, IP, jurisdiction, data privacy, secure data handling, and ongoing support.
Define security requirements in third-party contracts from acquisition to delivery, including service level agreements and end user license agreements. Align warranties, liability, and objective metrics with ISO 27001 or PCI.
Validate third-party deployments by confirming correct code, secure configurations, and authorized access, while enforcing separation of duties. Audit vendor delivery, patches, and security features to ensure contract compliance.
Test and monitor software with discovery scans, compliance scans, vulnerabilities, and patches. Clarify cloud responsibilities, conduct thorough tests, manage vendor relations, and document incidents to sustain resilience and portability.
Explore supply chain risk management and third-party software analysis in the CSSLP domain, identifying software components, provenance and provisioning, and verifying security requirements through ISO and NIST standards.
Secure Software Supply Chain: Master Third-Party Risk & CSSLP Prep
Are you responsible for securing third-party software in your organization? Preparing for the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) exam? This course is your complete guide to securing the software supply chain, mitigating third-party risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Why Take This Course?
In today’s world, software dependencies and third-party components are deeply integrated into IT environments. Unsecured software supply chains can lead to major security breaches—think SolarWinds, MOVEit, and Log4j. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with third-party software.
What You’ll Learn:
Supply Chain Risk Management – Understand how to assess and mitigate third-party risks.
Third-Party Software Security – Analyze vulnerabilities, licensing risks, and compliance requirements.
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) & Software Composition Analysis (SCA) – Gain visibility into software dependencies.
Vendor Risk Assessment – Learn how to evaluate third-party software suppliers and their security practices.
Secure Software Deployment – Implement security best practices when integrating third-party software.
Compliance & Regulations – Align with NIST, ISO 27036, and other security frameworks.
CSSLP Exam Prep – Cover key topics relevant to the CSSLP certification exam.
Who Should Take This Course?
Cybersecurity Professionals & Risk Managers securing third-party software.
Software Developers & DevOps Engineers integrating external dependencies.
IT & Security Teams responsible for software procurement and deployment.
Compliance & Governance Experts ensuring security in vendor contracts.
CSSLP Candidates preparing for the secure software supply chain domain (10% of the CSSLP exam).
No Security Experience? No Problem!
This course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals. Whether you're new to security or an expert in software development, IT security, or compliance, you’ll gain valuable insights to protect your organization’s software ecosystem.
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Enroll now and take control of third-party software security to protect your organization and advance your cybersecurity career!