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Course Outline
Introduction to Secure C and C++ Development
- Exploring principles of secure software development
- Identifying prevalent security risks in C and C++ applications
- Connecting programming errors to security vulnerabilities
- Establishing secure coding standards and best practices
Common C and C++ Programming Vulnerabilities
- Recognizing coding errors that introduce security risks
- Addressing memory safety concerns in C and C++
- Examining vulnerability patterns and their potential impact
- Analyzing examples of insecure code
Secure Programming Principles
- Implementing defense-in-depth strategies
- Writing robust, maintainable code
- Reducing the attack surface
- Applying secure design principles to C and C++ applications
Input Validation and Data Handling
- Recognizing the critical role of input validation
- Preventing the exploitation of malicious inputs
- Employing data sanitization methods
- Ensuring secure handling of user and external data
Error Handling and Exception Management
- Mitigating risks from inadequate error handling
- Designing secure error and exception management systems
- Preventing information leakage via errors
- Building resilient applications
Memory Safety and Buffer Overflow Protection
- Comprehending memory management weaknesses
- Addressing stack-based buffer overflows
- Addressing heap-based buffer overflows
- Detecting and preventing memory corruption
- Implementing safe memory handling techniques
Stack Protection and Runtime Security Features
- Understanding stack overflow vulnerabilities
- Leveraging compiler-based security protections
- Utilizing stack canaries and related mechanisms
- Implementing Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
- Incorporating modern operating system security features
Advanced C++ Security Considerations
- Managing secure object lifecycles
- Preventing use-after-free vulnerabilities
- Safely managing pointers and references
- Avoiding type confusion issues
- Utilizing C++ language features securely
Secure Coding Tools and Techniques
- Using static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities
- Conducting code reviews for security assessment
- Applying automated security testing methods
- Integrating security checks into development workflows
Secure Coding Standards and Best Practices
- Reviewing industry secure coding guidelines
- Applying defensive programming techniques
- Embedding security into the software development lifecycle
- Maintaining secure, reliable C/C++ applications
Practical Secure Coding Workshop
- Analyzing vulnerable C/C++ code samples
- Applying security fixes and enhancements
- Testing code against common vulnerabilities
- Reviewing course material and secure development recommendations
Requirements
Fundamentals of C/C++
21 Hours
Testimonials (6)
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Carey Fan - Logitech
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