Secure Microservices focuses on developing graduates capable of migrating monolithic applications to microservices. The course starts with a basic introduction to the Linux command line terminal and introduces Docker for Linux (since, until now, in the programme, learners will have been using Docker for Windows). Candidates will learn to identify risks, threats, and vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle and implement cyber security measures to protect information assets. Learners will gain practical experience applying protocols to establish an encrypted link between the browser and web server. In addition, they will be able to create an automated CI/CD pipeline that continuously builds, test and release microservices into the live environment. 

A secure microservices course is typically placed after the system development lifecycle, back-end and front-end courses in a secure application development and deployment program to build upon foundational knowledge. SALM provides students with an understanding of software development lifecycles. Back-end and front-end courses introduce them to application architecture and user interfaces. The secure microservices course then focuses on enhancing security competencies, integrating security into microservices, and preparing students to secure modern, distributed applications. This progression ensures that students have a holistic understanding of secure application development, aligning with the overall learning outcome of producing well-rounded professionals capable of developing, deploying, and securing modern applications.