Application Security

This course teaches you the key concepts in cybersecurity awareness, threat assessment and secure development practices for keeping people, systems and data safe.

Students will apply security best practices to the planning and implementation phases of the software development process. Topics include discussion of ethics, threat assessment diagramming of software architecture, creating attack trees, and finding and fixing common software vulnerabilities.

Entry Requirements

General Admission

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the Diploma in Software Development; however, learners must be:

• 18 years or older

• Reside in New Zealand

• NZ-based international students must have an appropriate level of English proficiency for the level at which they intend to study – IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5

Discretionary Admission

Individuals who do not meet the general admission requirements (under 18) may still be considered if they provide evidence demonstrating their ability to succeed within the programme such as:

• Previous experience and evidence of self-teaching a skill or discipline.

• A background of homeschooling or correspondence education with parental support.