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Application Security

Secure C and C++ Developer

Understand object lifetimes and memory hazards, then apply safer input, API, bounds, allocation, and cryptographic practices.

FamilyEngineering and Architecture
LevelFoundational to intermediate
Courses9
Estimated time2.5-3.3 hours
Audience

C developers, C++ developers, Application security engineers

Outcome

Understand object lifetimes and memory hazards, then apply safer input, API, bounds, allocation, and cryptographic practices.

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Courses in this path

9 courses
Course 0111 modules
The C Memory Model

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: The C Memory Model.

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Course 0210 modules
Secure Input Handling in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Secure Input Handling in C.

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Course 0311 modules
Memory Corruption Fundamentals in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Memory Corruption Fundamentals in C.

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Course 0411 modules
Buffer Overflow Fundamentals in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Buffer Overflow Fundamentals in C.

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Course 0511 modules
Array Bounds Checking in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Array Bounds Checking in C.

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Course 0611 modules
Binary Data Validation in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Binary Data Validation in C.

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Course 0711 modules
Replacing Unsafe APIs in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Replacing Unsafe APIs in C.

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Course 0811 modules
Double-Free Prevention in C

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Double-Free Prevention in C.

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Course 0911 modules
Cryptography Fundamentals for C Developers

Open course in the Application Security: C catalog: Cryptography Fundamentals for C Developers.

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