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.
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 ... morefor Pluralsight. Currently, Troy is heavily involved in Have I been pwned? (HIBP) a free service that aggregates data breaches and helps people establish potential impacts from malicious web activity. Troy blogs regularly about web security and is a frequent speaker at industry
conferences across the globe and throughout the media to discuss a wide range of technologies. Troy has been featured in a number of articles with publications including Forbes, TIME magazine, Mashable, PCWorld, ZDNet and Yahoo! Tech. Aside from technology and security, Troy is an avid snowboarder, windsurfer and tennis player