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Managing the Modern Software Dependency Ecosystem

by Troy Hunt

This course examines the risks in the modern software dependency ecosystem that we touch every day. In addition, you will see what organizations can do to protect themselves in this landscape.

What you'll learn

In the modern era of software development, there are ever-changing risks. In this course, Managing the Modern Software Dependency Ecosystem, you will examine the risks in the modern software dependency ecosystem that we touch every day. First, you will start by looking at how software is increasingly made up of external components and services. This can be great, but it can also introduce new risks. Next, you will identify where those risks typically lie. Finally, you will explore how to mitigate those risks. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify risks in the modern software dependency ecosystem as well as what organizations can do to recognize them and minimize their likelihood of causing damage.

Table of contents

The Modern Software Matrix
7mins
Threats in the Ecosystem
6mins
Identifying Dependencies and Risks
7mins
Mitigating Threats
6mins
Summary
1min

About the author

Troy Hunt is a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP for Developer Security, an ASPInsider, and a full time Author for Pluralsight—a leader in online training for technology and creative professionals. Troy has been building software for browsers since the very early days of the web and possesses an exceptional ability to distill complex subjects into relatable explanations. This has led Troy to become an industry thought leader in the security space and produce more than twenty top-rated courses ... more

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