---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/application-security-engineer"
title: Application Security Engineer
description: "Learn application security, secure design, testing workflows, and DevSecOps practices with hands-on training.

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publishedAt: "2026-03-17T08:31:34.311971+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-04-30T09:11:19.653924+00:00"
type: course
code: "CYB-0074"
level: Professional
duration_days: "4"
track: "Secure Engineering & AppSec"
category: "Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "2299"
---

# Application Security Engineer

> Design and implement secure application practices with a focus on risk discovery and secure-by-design principles. Develop mentor-led skills through practical scenarios covering testing workflows and developer-ready remediation.

## Overview

Modern applications are a primary target for cyber threats, requiring security to be embedded throughout the development lifecycle. Organisations must identify risks early and implement secure design and testing practices to reduce vulnerabilities.

This mentor-led programme focuses on practical application security engineering, including Secure by Design and risk-driven development approaches. The course explores how to discover application risks, integrate security testing into workflows, and deliver effective remediation guidance to development teams.

Through practical scenarios and guided exercises, learners explore how to perform application risk discovery, implement security testing techniques, and prioritise fixes. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to apply security practices across the software development lifecycle.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of software development or IT systems.
- Familiarity with programming concepts is helpful.
- Interest in cyber security and application security practices.

## What you will learn

- Identify and prioritise application security risks
- Apply secure-by-design principles in development
- Implement security testing workflows
- Provide effective remediation guidance
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Improve application security posture continuously

## Skills you will gain

- Application security engineering
- Secure design principles
- Security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA)
- Vulnerability management
- DevSecOps practices
- Secure coding and remediation

## Career progression

- Application Security Engineer
- DevSecOps Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Software Developer
- Security Analyst

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Introduction to application security
   - Overview of secure development lifecycle
   - Learning environment orientation
2. **Module 2: Application Risk Discovery**
   - Identifying application threats and vulnerabilities
   - Attack surface analysis
   - Common vulnerability patterns
   - Risk prioritisation techniques
3. **Module 3: Secure-by-Design Principles**
   - Designing secure architectures
   - Threat modelling for applications
   - Security requirements definition
   - Secure design patterns
4. **Module 4: Security Testing Workflows**
   - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
   - Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
   - Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
   - Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines
5. **Module 5:  Vulnerability Management and Remediation**
   - Analysing and triaging vulnerabilities
   - Developer-friendly remediation guidance
   - Fix validation and retesting
   - Secure coding practices
6. **Module 6: DevSecOps and Continuous Security**
   - Embedding security into development pipelines
   - Automation and tooling
   - Security metrics and reporting
   - Continuous improvement practices

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is application security?**

Application security focuses on identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in software applications.



**Is this course suitable for developers?**

Yes, it is highly relevant for developers and DevSecOps professionals.



**Does this include hands-on labs?**

Yes, practical testing and remediation exercises are included.



**Is coding required?**

Basic understanding is helpful, but deep coding expertise is not mandatory.



**What roles benefit from this training?**

Application security engineers, developers, and DevSecOps professionals.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | CYB-0074 |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Level | Professional |
| Track | Secure Engineering & AppSec |
| Category | Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £2299 |

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