This course will help you build a foundation of some of the fundamental concepts in secure programming. We will learn about the concepts of threat modeling and cryptography and you'll be able to start to create threat models, and think critically about the threat models created by other people. We'll learn the basics of applying cryptography, such as encryption and secure hashing. We'll learn how attackers can exploit application vulnerabilities through the improper handling user-controlled data. We'll gain a fundamental understanding of injection problems in web applications, including the three most common types of injection problems: SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and command injection.
This course is part of the Secure Coding Practices Specialization
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1-2 years of experience with some form of computer programming language like C/C++ or Java.
Approx. 13 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Course 2 of 4 in the
Intermediate Level
1-2 years of experience with some form of computer programming language like C/C++ or Java.
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of California, Davis
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Foundational Topics in Secure Programming
In this module, you will gain exposure to the ideas of threat modeling and applied cryptography. By the end of the module, you will be able to start to create threat models, and think critically about the threat models created by other people. You will be able to apply the STRIDE Method to your threat model and distinguish the trust boundaries in a given system. You will also gain a basic understanding of applied cryptography, such as encryption and secure hashing.
4 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 83 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Injection Problems
By the end of this module, you will have a fundamental understanding of injection problems in web applications. You'll be able to discuss and describe the three most common types of injection problems: SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and command injection. In order to drive home these concepts, you will be able to work on exploiting a SQL injection vulnerability in the WebGoat application. You'll be able to formulate plans to mitigate injection problems in your applications.
3 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 87 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
4 hours to complete
Problems Arising From Broken Authentication
By the end of this module, you will be able to evaluate a system to determine if it follows the generally prescribed secure methods for authentication and session management in web applications. You'll be able to distinguish the relationship between authentication, session management, and access control. You will also be able to exploit WebGoat's authentication and session management vulnerability. As well as be able to evaluate a system to determine if it performs sufficient security logging such that non-repudiation is enforced. This will help drive the concepts that you will learn in this module.
4 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 71 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Sensitive Data Exposure Problems
By the end of this module, you will understand how to effectively store password-related information, and NOT to store the actual plaintext passwords. You will also have a hands on coding assignment that will help you to better understand the mechanisms for effectively storing password-related information. Ready?
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 36 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM IDENTIFYING SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
by DAMay 2, 2020
Instructor is very knowledgeable. Content was fantastic & modern. Quizzes weren't easy & really enforced the course content. My favorite course so far of the 4 part series.
by WKOct 26, 2020
Excellent course with a broad coverage of all the aspects involved in Application Security, clearly explained and the peer graded labs were fun to do!
by HTMay 15, 2020
The course is really great and got to learn new & interesting concepts except that the webgoat installation tutorial/document is not up to date.
by SJOct 22, 2019
Threat Modeling and Week 4 code submission was very fruitful. Overall good content to learn for developers and Application Engineers.
About the Secure Coding Practices Specialization
This Specialization is intended for software developers of any level who are not yet fluent with secure coding and programming techniques.Through four courses, you will cover the principles of secure coding, concepts of threat modeling and cryptography and exploit vulnerabilities in both C/C++ and Java languages, which will prepare you to think like a hacker and protect your organizations information. The courses provide ample practice activities including exploiting WebGoat, an OWASP project designed to teach penetration testing.
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