Secure Coding Practices
Course Level: Basic
Course Overview
The Secure Coding Practices course teaches essential software development techniques that help prevent security vulnerabilities in applications. Students will learn how to write code that mitigates common security risks, such as SQL injection, buffer overflows, and cross-site scripting (XSS). This course is ideal for developers or beginners who want to understand how to build secure software applications from the ground up.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
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Understand the importance of secure coding and its role in protecting software applications from attacks.
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Identify common security vulnerabilities in web and software applications, including SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows.
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Implement secure coding techniques to prevent vulnerabilities in software development.
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Write code that adheres to security best practices, including input validation and error handling.
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Use secure development tools and practices to identify and fix potential security flaws.
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Understand how secure coding fits within the broader context of application security and development lifecycles.
Key Topics Covered
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Introduction to Secure Coding: The importance of secure coding in modern software development.
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Common Vulnerabilities: Overview of critical vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflows, and insecure deserialization.
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Input Validation and Data Sanitization: Techniques to ensure data inputs are properly validated and sanitized to prevent attacks.
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SQL Injection Prevention: Best practices for writing secure database queries and preventing SQL injection.
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Buffer Overflow Protection: How to write code that avoids buffer overflows and ensures memory safety.
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Techniques to prevent XSS attacks by sanitizing user input and escaping output.
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Secure Error Handling: Methods for properly managing and logging errors to avoid exposing sensitive information.
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Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC): The role of secure coding within the development lifecycle and security testing tools.
Hands-On Labs/Projects
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Lab 1: Identifying and fixing SQL injection vulnerabilities in a sample web application.
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Lab 2: Writing secure code to prevent buffer overflows in C/C++ programs.
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Lab 3: Implementing input validation and output escaping to protect against XSS attacks in web applications.
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Capstone Project: Conduct a security audit of an application, identifying and resolving common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS.
Instructor Information
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Our expert instructors for this course will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details on their extensive industry experience and qualifications in cybersecurity.
Course Duration & Format
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Duration: 6 weeks (self-paced)
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Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per week
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Format: 100% online with secure coding exercises and real-world case studies
Cost and Enrollment
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Tuition Fee: $259
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Materials: Access to coding environments and lab exercises included.
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Discount: 10% off if enrolling in more than one course or in the program bundle.
Enroll Now to start developing secure coding practices and protect your applications from vulnerabilities.
Course Materials Preview
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Since this is a cybersecurity course, we constantly update our course materials to reflect the latest industry trends and threats. Upon enrolling, you'll gain full access to all up-to-date course materials via our student platform. You'll have access to video lectures, detailed outlines, hands-on labs, and additional resources to ensure you're always learning the most current content.
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Community & Support
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You will have access to:​
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A dedicated online forum where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
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Instructor support is available via email and course discussion boards.
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Live Q&A sessions with instructors for additional guidance.