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---
name: implementing-secure-coding-training
description: >-
  Implement secure coding training programs covering OWASP Top 10,
  SANS CWE Top 25, language-specific vulnerabilities, code review practices,
  and developer-centric security tooling with hands-on labs and CTF exercises.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: security-awareness
tags:
  - secure-coding
  - owasp
  - developer-training
  - code-review
  - sast
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: []
---

# Implementing Secure Coding Training

## Overview

Secure coding training bridges the gap between development velocity and security
requirements. This skill covers curriculum design for developers, hands-on lab
environments, SAST/DAST integration training, code review workshops, and metrics
that track vulnerability reduction in production code.

## Prerequisites

| Requirement | Install |
|---|---|
| Lab platform | Secure Code Warrior, HackEDU, or OWASP WebGoat |
| SAST tooling | Semgrep, SonarQube, or CodeQL |
| Standards | OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, CERT Secure Coding |

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| `node agent.js curriculum --language python --framework owasp` | Generate secure coding curriculum for Python developers |
| `node agent.js lab-setup --platform webgoat --vulnerabilities sqli,xss,xxe` | Configure hands-on lab environment with target vulnerabilities |
| `node agent.js assess --team backend --scan-results results.json` | Assess developer competency from SAST scan trends |
| `node agent.js ctf-design --difficulty intermediate --topics injection,auth` | Design CTF challenges for secure coding practice |

## Workflow

### Step 1 — Assess Current State

Evaluate existing capabilities and identify gaps before implementing changes.

```bash
# Run assessment with agent tooling
node agent.js curriculum --language python --framework owasp
```

### Step 2 — Plan and Design

Define objectives, scope, timeline, and success criteria.

```bash
# Plan implementation
node agent.js lab-setup --platform webgoat --vulnerabilities sqli,xss,xxe
```

### Step 3 — Execute and Deliver

Implement the planned activities and deliver outputs.

```bash
# Execute delivery
node agent.js assess --team backend --scan-results results.json
```

### Step 4 — Measure and Optimize

Track results against success criteria and iterate.

```bash
# Measure results
node agent.js ctf-design --difficulty intermediate --topics injection,auth
```

## Verification

- [ ] Prerequisites validated and tools installed
- [ ] Assessment of current state completed
- [ ] Implementation plan documented and approved
- [ ] Execution completed per plan
- [ ] Results measured against defined KPIs
- [ ] Findings documented and next steps identified
