NATO Software Development and Engineering Standards Essentials Training by Tonex
This intensive program equips defense personnel with the critical knowledge of NATO’s software development and engineering standards. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of secure software development, ensuring interoperability and resilience across NATO systems. Crucially, the training emphasizes the integration of robust cybersecurity practices, fortifying defenses against evolving digital threats and fostering secure software development lifecycles. This course empowers professionals to contribute effectively to NATO’s technological edge.
Audience:
- Software Developers
- Systems Engineers
- Project Managers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Defense Acquisition Personnel
- Technical Leads
Learning Objectives:
- Understand NATO’s software development and engineering standards.
- Apply these standards to real-world defense projects.
- Enhance software interoperability within NATO systems.
- Implement secure coding practices.
- Improve project management in defense software development.
- Mitigate cybersecurity risks in software development.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to NATO Software Standards
- Overview of NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGs).
- Key principles of NATO software engineering.
- Understanding the importance of interoperability.
- Introduction to relevant NATO publications.
- Impact of standards on defense systems.
- Navigating the NATO software development lifecycle.
Module 2: Secure Software Development Practices
- Implementing security by design principles.
- Code analysis and vulnerability detection.
- Secure coding standards and guidelines.
- Threat modeling and risk assessment.
- Secure software testing methodologies.
- Cybersecurity integration in software development.
Module 3: Software Requirements and Design
- Requirements elicitation and management.
- Software architecture and design patterns.
- UML and system modeling.
- Interface design and specifications.
- Data modeling and database design.
- Configuration management principles.
Module 4: Software Implementation and Testing
- Coding standards and best practices.
- Version control and build management.
- Unit testing and integration testing.
- System testing and acceptance testing.
- Software quality assurance.
- Deployment and release management.
Module 5: Software Maintenance and Evolution
- Software maintenance strategies.
- Change management and impact analysis.
- Software evolution and modernization.
- Legacy system integration.
- Software documentation and knowledge transfer.
- Long term support considerations.
Module 6: Project Management and Quality Assurance
- Project planning and execution.
- Risk management and mitigation.
- Quality assurance and process improvement.
- Configuration management and control.
- Metrics and performance measurement.
- NATO specific project management considerations.
Enroll today to master NATO’s software development and engineering standards. Elevate your expertise and contribute to secure and interoperable defense systems. Contact us for enrollment details.