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Course Outline
Introduction to Secure C and C++ Development
- Grasping the core principles of secure software engineering
- Recognizing prevalent security risks within C and C++ applications
- Exploring the link between coding errors and security vulnerabilities
- Adhering to secure coding standards and industry best practices
Common C and C++ Programming Vulnerabilities
- Spotting typical coding errors that compromise security
- Addressing memory safety concerns in C and C++
- Evaluating vulnerability patterns and their potential consequences
- Examining insecure code samples for analysis
Secure Programming Principles
- Implementing defense-in-depth strategies
- Developing robust and maintainable code structures
- Reducing the attack surface of applications
- Applying secure design methodologies to C and C++ projects
Input Validation and Data Handling
- Recognizing the critical role of input validation
- Mitigating the exploitation of malicious inputs
- Utilizing effective data sanitization methods
- Ensuring secure processing of user and external data
Error Handling and Exception Management
- Assessing the risks posed by inadequate error handling
- Designing secure mechanisms for error and exception management
- Preventing information leakage through error messages
- Building resilient application architectures
Memory Safety and Buffer Overflow Protection
- Comprehending memory management flaws
- Addressing stack-based buffer overflows
- Mitigating heap-based buffer overflows
- Identifying and preventing memory corruption
- Employing safe memory management practices
Stack Protection and Runtime Security Features
- Understanding stack overflow vulnerabilities
- Leveraging compiler-based security safeguards
- Implementing stack canaries and related protection mechanisms
- Applying Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
- Utilizing modern operating system security features
Advanced C++ Security Considerations
- Managing object lifecycles securely
- Preventing use-after-free vulnerabilities
- Handling pointers and references with caution
- Avoiding type confusion issues
- Using C++ language features securely
Secure Coding Tools and Techniques
- Utilizing static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities
- Conducting code reviews focused on security assessment
- Implementing automated security testing approaches
- Integrating security checks into the development workflow
Secure Coding Standards and Best Practices
- Reviewing industry-standard secure coding guidelines
- Applying defensive programming techniques
- Embedding security into the software development lifecycle
- Maintaining secure and reliable C/C++ applications
Practical Secure Coding Workshop
- Analyzing vulnerable C/C++ code examples
- Implementing security fixes and improvements
- Testing code against common vulnerability patterns
- Reviewing course concepts and secure development recommendations
Requirements
Fundamentals of C/C++
21 Hours
Testimonials (6)
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Carey Fan - Logitech
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