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Course Outline
Introduction to Secure C and C++ Development
- Exploring principles of secure software development
- Identifying common security risks in C and C++ applications
- Understanding the link between programming errors and security vulnerabilities
- Reviewing secure coding standards and best practices
Common C and C++ Programming Vulnerabilities
- Recognizing coding mistakes that introduce security risks
- Addressing memory safety issues in C and C++
- Analyzing vulnerability patterns and their potential impact
- Examining examples of insecure code
Secure Programming Principles
- Implementing defense-in-depth strategies
- Writing code that is both robust and maintainable
- 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
- Mitigating risks from malicious input exploitation
- Applying data sanitization techniques
- Ensuring secure handling of user and external data
Error Handling and Exception Management
- Assessing risks related to improper error handling
- Designing secure mechanisms for error and exception management
- Preventing information leakage via error messages
- Building resilient applications
Memory Safety and Buffer Overflow Protection
- Understanding vulnerabilities in memory management
- Addressing stack-based buffer overflows
- Mitigating heap-based buffer overflows
- Detecting and preventing memory corruption
- Employing safe memory handling techniques
Stack Protection and Runtime Security Features
- Understanding stack overflow vulnerabilities
- Leveraging compiler-based security protections
- Utilizing stack canaries and other protection 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
- Safe management of pointers and references
- Preventing type confusion issues
- Secure utilization of C++ language features
Secure Coding Tools and Techniques
- Utilizing static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities
- Conducting code reviews for security assessment
- Implementing automated security testing approaches
- Integrating security checks into development workflows
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 resilience against common vulnerabilities
- Course summary and recommendations for secure development
Requirements
Foundational knowledge of C/C++
21 Hours
Testimonials (6)
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Carey Fan - Logitech
Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
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Armando Pinto - EID
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Paulo Pereira - EID
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Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
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