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Course Outline
Introduction to Secure C and C++ Development
- Exploring the core principles of secure software development
- Identifying prevalent security risks in C and C++ applications
- Examining the link between programming errors and security vulnerabilities
- Adopting secure coding standards and best practices
Common C and C++ Programming Vulnerabilities
- Recognising coding mistakes that introduce security risks
- Addressing memory safety issues specific to C and C++
- Understanding vulnerability patterns and their potential impact
- Analysing examples of insecure code
Secure Programming Principles
- Implementing defence-in-depth strategies
- Writing code that is both robust and maintainable
- Reducing the attack surface of applications
- Applying secure design principles for C and C++
Input Validation and Data Handling
- Recognising the critical importance of input validation
- Preventing the exploitation of malicious input
- Employing effective data sanitisation techniques
- Handling user and external data securely
Error Handling and Exception Management
- Understanding the risks of improper error handling
- Designing secure mechanisms for error and exception management
- Preventing information leakage through error messages
- Building applications with greater resilience
Memory Safety and Buffer Overflow Protection
- Comprehending memory management vulnerabilities
- Addressing stack-based buffer overflows
- Mitigating heap-based buffer overflows
- Detecting and preventing memory corruption
- Utilising safe memory handling techniques
Stack Protection and Runtime Security Features
- Understanding stack overflow vulnerabilities
- Leveraging compiler-based security protections
- Utilising stack canaries and other protection mechanisms
- Implementing Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
- Benefiting from modern operating system security features
Advanced C++ Security Considerations
- Managing object lifecycles securely
- Preventing use-after-free vulnerabilities
- Safely managing pointers and references
- Avoiding type confusion issues
- Utilising C++ language features securely
Secure Coding Tools and Techniques
- Using static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities
- Applying code review techniques for security assessment
- Employing 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 within the software development lifecycle
- Maintaining secure and reliable C/C++ applications
Practical Secure Coding Workshop
- Analysing vulnerable C/C++ code examples
- Applying security fixes and improvements
- Testing code against common vulnerabilities
- Reviewing the course and receiving secure development recommendations
Requirements
Fundamental 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
Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
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Jose Vicente - EID
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Paulo Pereira - EID
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Celso Almeida - EID
Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
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