Introduction to AQAP-160: Software Quality Assurance Requirements Training by Tonex
This comprehensive program equips defense personnel with the critical knowledge of AQAP-160 standards, ensuring software quality in mission-critical systems. Robust software quality directly impacts cybersecurity resilience, minimizing vulnerabilities and enhancing system integrity. Participants will learn to implement rigorous quality assurance processes, safeguarding against cyber threats and ensuring reliable software performance.
Audience:
- Defense Acquisition Professionals
- Software Engineers and Developers
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Project Managers
- Systems Engineers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the AQAP-160 standard and its application in defense software development.
- Implement effective software quality assurance processes.
- Identify and mitigate software risks and vulnerabilities.
- Apply configuration management principles.
- Conduct software reviews and audits.
- Ensure compliance with NATO quality requirements.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to AQAP-160
- Overview of NATO Standardization Agreements.
- Purpose and scope of AQAP-160.
- Relationship to other AQAP standards.
- Key concepts of software quality assurance.
- Importance of software quality in defense systems.
- Introduction to software lifecycle models.
Module 2: Software Quality Management System
- Establishing a quality management system.
- Documentation requirements.
- Roles and responsibilities.
- Quality planning and execution.
- Process control and improvement.
- Measurement and analysis of quality.
Module 3: Configuration Management
- Configuration identification and control.
- Change management processes.
- Version control and baselines.
- Configuration audits.
- Software release management.
- Data management and security.
Module 4: Software Development Processes
- Requirements management.
- Software design and implementation.
- Coding standards and guidelines.
- Software integration and testing.
- Verification and validation.
- Software maintenance.
Module 5: Software Reviews and Audits
- Types of software reviews.
- Planning and conducting reviews.
- Audit preparation and execution.
- Non-conformance management.
- Corrective and preventive actions.
- Reporting and documentation.
Module 6: Risk Management and Compliance
- Software risk assessment.
- Risk mitigation strategies.
- Compliance with NATO requirements.
- Security considerations.
- Software safety and reliability.
- Continuous improvement processes.
Enroll in the Introduction to AQAP-160 training today and enhance your software quality assurance expertise. Secure your organization’s software integrity and ensure compliance with NATO standards.