In this 13-video course, learners can explore best practices for securing commonly used architecture and technologies such as virtualization, databases, and the programming language environment. First, learn the three steps involved in authentication and identity management. Next, earn the principles of Credential Management and protecting credentials used for authentication, including passwords, tokens, biometrics, and certificates. Learners will then examine logging or recording a user's actions within a system, and data flow control methods. Next, learn about data loss prevention as an in-depth security strategy that encompasses many different technologies. Learn how virtualization allows for software to be hosted in a virtual environment. Learners will then examine digit rights management (DMR), which restricts access to content that is not local to secure digital content, and protect intellectual property. Finally, the course explores the basis of trusted computing—the hardware, software, and firmware components critical to securing a system which includes discussion of programming language and operating systems. This course may be used in preparation for the (ISC)2 CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional certification exam.