Secure by Design Training in South Africa

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Participation Model: Public Training / Private / In-House Training
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Level: Fundamentals
  • Price: From ZAR 61,050 +TAX
  • Upcoming Date:

With the rise of cybercrime and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, organizations must integrate security from the design phase.
This Secure by Design Training in South Africa teaches how to design, implement, and maintain security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Updated with the OWASP Top 10 (2021) and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, it covers the latest AI-related security threats, including prompt injection, data leakage, and unauthorized code execution.
Learners gain deep understanding of Secure by Design principles and how to implement them in DevOps and AI-driven environments.


Regulatory Compliance (BDDK)

This course fully complies with the
Regulation on Banks’ Information Systems and Electronic Banking Services (Articles 20, 22, 23, and 25).

Covered articles include:

  • Article 20: Secure software development lifecycle and process management

  • Article 22: Change management and configuration control

  • Article 23: Security testing and vulnerability management

  • Article 25: Information security management and traceability

Hence, this training is recommended for banks and regulated financial institutions to maintain compliance and resilience.


For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.
HAVELSAN
ASELSAN
PepsiCo Türkiye
JTI TÜTÜN ÜRÜNLERİ SANAYİ A.Ş.
ING Bank
DHL
MASTERCARD
Huawei
TotalEnergies
Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.
Goodyear
FORD OTOMOTIV SANAYI A.S.
3M COMPANY
Schneider Electric
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
BP Petrolleri
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Qatar Foundation
Bank Of China
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
MORGAN STANLEY & CO Inc
Novo Nordisk
DEUTSCHE BANK
Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti Emek ve Ahalinin Sosyal Güvenliği Bakanlığı
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Who Should Attend

Developers, DevOps engineers, cybersecurity professionals,
and IT leaders in financial institutions or regulated industries.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this Secure by Design Training in South Africa, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Understand Secure SDLC models and choose the appropriate approach.

  • Apply secure design principles throughout the lifecycle.

  • Identify and mitigate OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

  • Implement threat modeling (STRIDE, Attack Trees).

  • Apply encryption, access control, and code review best practices.

  • Address AI-generated software risks (prompt injections, data poisoning).

  • Understand OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models.


Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Embed security in design and development workflows,

  • Create BDDK-compliant secure SDLC pipelines,

  • Strengthen software resilience against modern and AI-based threats.


Training Outline

Module 1 – Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Overview of SDLC models and DevSecOps integration

  • Source control and configuration management

  • API security and risk analysis tools

Module 2 – Secure by Design

  • Threat modeling and secure architecture

  • Supply chain and trust boundary risk mitigation

  • Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, and input validation

Module 3 – Application Security (OWASP 2021)

  • Vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies

  • Case studies and attack vectors

  • Logging, cryptography, and security configuration

Module 4 – Securing AI and Modern Apps

  • Code review and CI/CD testing

  • Encryption and hashing strategies

  • AI security and LLM-specific vulnerabilities

  • Future of Secure by Design in AI

Why Choose Us

Leading UK-based global training provider since 1995.

Experience Secure by Design in South Africa through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
  • Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
  • Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from South Africa or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Secure by Design through face-to-face Classroom Based training in South Africa. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Classroom Based
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Secure by Design in South Africa as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

  • Delivery Method: Onsite
  • Participation Model: Private (In-house)
  • Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
  • Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in South Africa or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.
Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Secure by Design Training Course in South Africa Schedule

Join our public live virtual trainings remotely from South Africa. Private group trainings can also be organized at your preferred location in South Africa, around your schedule.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.
19 October 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
21 October 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
23 October 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
26 October 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
01 November 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
08 November 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
12 November 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX
06 December 2026 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 61,050 +TAX

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