Free Training to Advance Your Career
Accepted applicants (must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) will receive an NSA-funded scholarship that covers enrollment costs. Priority given to applicants with military or first responder experience.
SWEEPS Secure Programming Training
Strengthen Workforce Education for Excellence in Programming Securely (SWEEPS) is a collaboration between the National Security Agency and a coalition of cybersecurity initiatives, and top-ranked universities and community colleges to teach software developers how to increase code security without sacrificing efficiency.
By enrolling in a SWEEPS Secure Programming Training Program you will:
- Learn high-demand skills to advance your career in secure software development, secure programming and testing, and cybersecurity
- Learn the latest data security standards and how to reduce security vulnerabilities that leave software, systems and infrastructure open to cyberattacks
- Join dedicated programmers across the country to meet the rapidly growing need for increased software security
Who is This Program For?
- Junior software engineers interested in transitioning to secure programming roles early in their careers
- Mid- to senior-level cybersecurity professionals interested in advanced training in secure programming
- IT professionals working in government, schools, healthcare and other sectors interested in advancing their expertise in secure programming
- Educators and students enrolled at two-year and four-year colleges and universities who are looking to increase their knowledge and training in data security standards and secure programming
What You'll Learn
- Concepts, principles, and examples of secure programming
- Common misconceptions and practices for improving security
- Compliance and legal requirements related to secure programming
- Intensive tutorials on advanced topics, including in-depth walkthroughs and analysis of vulnerabilities, exploits, and defense mechanisms beyond the basics
What You'll Get
- Advance your career – Learn in-demand and highly transferable technical skills that expand your career options and increase your income
- Academic credibility and practical application – The SWEEPS Secure Programming Training programs have been developed by leading universities and informed by industry best practices, giving you a unique blend of research, theory and on-the-job application
- Comprehensive offerings – From career-transitioning beginner to senior programmer, we offer training and skill-development for every stage of your career
- Convenience and flexibility – From 3-hour online classes to in-person bootcamps, the SWEEPS Secure Programming Training programs provide you the flexibility to grow your skills in a format that matches your needs and lifestyle
- Make a difference – Help protect our country and its citizens from the cyber criminals and “bad actors” who exploit vulnerabilities in our software, systems and infrastructure
Software Security Training for Every Stage of Your Career
The SWEEPS Secure Programming Training programs offer professional training at every stage of your cybersecurity career, and learners can take SWEEPS programs at:
- University of California, Davis
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Workshop (available at partner colleges)
A virtual workshop for college educators and IT professionals, providing introductory-level training on secure programming.
Duration: One day (8 hours) virtual classroom; Available at University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Course
A self-paced online course for early career software engineers, IT professionals, graduate students, and college educators.
Duration: 45 hours (3 semester credits/ 4.5 quarter credits)
Summer Camp
A one-week intensive camp taught online in virtual classrooms for software engineers, graduate students, college educators, and IT and cyber professionals, expecting an in-depth understanding of secure programming.
Duration: 5 days (5 hours/day) virtual classroom
Certificate
For mid-senior level software engineers, cyber professionals, IT professionals, and graduate students. This is an intensive four course study that earns an academic certificate.
Duration: 1 academic year (approx. 12 Semester Credits) of online study
The Agencies and Educators Behind SWEEPS
SWEEPS is driven by an industry-leading coalition of national universities and cybersecurity organizations and is funded by the National Security Agency. Members of the coalition include:
- University of California, Davis
- University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Cosumnes River College
- DARK Enterprises, Inc. (a non-profit organization that focuses on cybersecurity education)
- StrongAuth, Inc. (dba StrongKey) (a technology firm specializing in cybersecurity)