Help developers bake security in

We train developers and engineers to identify, avoid, and mitigate common security issues — making secure coding part of everyday practice.

Talk to an expert

Secure Development Training

Secure development training for dev teams

Security is no longer optional in modern software development. Our Secure Development Training gives engineers, architects and developers the knowledge and tools to build secure software from the start. Delivered by experienced security professionals, the programme helps your team identify vulnerabilities, avoid common flaws and build applications that meet security and compliance expectations.

Our practical, hands-on sessions cover secure coding principles, threat modelling, and secure software design. We tailor delivery to your team’s technology stack, risk exposure and maturity level, giving your developers skills they can apply immediately.

Build trust with your customers
Meet regulatory requirements.
Stay ahead of emerging threats.

Service detail

What’s covered in Secure Development Training

Our training programme blends real-world examples with secure coding best practices to help your team write more resilient software. Content is based on recognised standards including OWASP Top 10, NIST SSDF and ISO/IEC 27034.

Flexible and tailored delivery

Content that fits your people and tech stack

Training is delivered as interactive workshops, technical deep-dives or live demos depending on your needs. Sessions can be targeted at front-end, back-end or full-stack developers and are adapted to your codebase, frameworks and level of experience.

Covers OWASP Top 10, secure design and threat modelling
Real-world examples from penetration testing and code reviews
Tailored delivery for different roles and development stacks

Our delivery process

Customised training process

Our tailored delivery approach ensures every team gets maximum value from the Secure Development Training programme.

Initial consultation

We begin with a consultation to understand your team’s current development practices.

Needs assessment

We conduct a detailed review of your coding workflows, existing security practices and areas of risk

Training customisation

We design a customised training plan tailored to your tech stack, development team and priority threats.

Benefits

Why choose our developer security training

Our Secure Development Training programme helps your team take a proactive approach to security by embedding secure practices into their daily development work.

Expert-led training sessions

All sessions are delivered by experienced security professionals with real-world development and testing backgrounds.

Practical workshop

Interactive exercises, live demos and scenario-based learning ensure your team can quickly apply what they’ve learned.

Customised training plans

We tailor training to your people, platforms and codebase so it's immediately relevant and aligned to your security objectives.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

You can choose to embed one of our senior security consultants into your development team. They’ll provide regular security reviews of code changes, offer secure architecture guidance, support internal assessments, and assist with other critical security tasks - helping ensure your environment is consistently secure.

Gain confidence that secure coding practices are being followed in day-to-day work
Leverage expert input to stand out from competitors and improve product trustworthiness
Establish a long-term partnership with reliable security expertise to support your team’s growth

Talk to an expert

Executive and Board Security Governance Training

We train executives and boards on their cybersecurity oversight role — focusing on risk framing, accountability, and key governance responsibilities.

Instructor Led ISO27001 Training

This instructor-led course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified to lead, plan, and conduct ISO 27001 audits.

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is secure development training?

Secure development training teaches developers how to identify and avoid common security flaws in code. It helps build the skills needed to create secure applications that meet industry standards and resist modern cyber threats.

Who should attend secure coding workshops?

Anyone involved in software design and development can benefit, especially developers, engineers, and architects. It's also valuable for team leads looking to uplift secure-by-design practices across their organisation.

Does Bastion offer customised training for different teams?

Yes. We tailor our training to match your team’s technology stack, development workflows, and maturity. We can focus sessions on your priority risk areas and deliver training onsite or remotely.

What are the benefits of secure development training?

Secure development training reduces vulnerabilities in software, helps you meet compliance requirements, and empowers teams to build with security in mind - reducing rework and risk later.

How often should developers receive secure coding training?

We recommend running secure development training annually or when onboarding new staff. Ongoing reinforcement ensures secure practices stay front of mind and adapt with evolving threats.