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Information Systems Security Developer | Work Role ID: 631 (NIST: DD-WRL-004)

31 Courses
5 Labs
42 Hours
Skill IQ

An **information systems security developer** designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle.

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming an information systems security developer! Begin with the fundamental concepts of networking and secure design through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions and then expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and knowledge from adjacent roles!

This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the **Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF)** and the **DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)** for the work role of:

**Information Systems Security Developer** Work Role 631 or DD-WRL-004

Content in this path

Fundamentals

Begin your learning journey with the fundamental concepts of network infrastructure, architecture and endpoint security through some hands-on labs and courses!

Skill Essentials

Now that you know the fundamentals, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of an information systems security developer.

Expanded Skill Set

It's time to expand your skill set with tools, and more advanced concepts! This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as an information systems security developer. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.

Adjacent Skill Knowledge

Now that you've mastered all the skills for an information systems security developer, learn about additional cyber roles and their responsibilities.

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