The Secure Software Development Certified Associate (SSDA) is a professional certification designed to build foundational skills in secure software development, security governance, and risk-aware engineering practices. Through a structured six-module program, participants learn how to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, from architecture and supply chain considerations to secure coding, security controls, assurance, review processes, and DevSecOps automation. The certification provides practical knowledge of how to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, apply secure coding principles, implement security controls, and use industry tools to strengthen application security. SSDA prepares developers, engineers, and technical professionals to design, build, and maintain secure software systems that reduce risk, improve resilience, and support modern security and compliance requirements.