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Security testing C and C++ applications.

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Your application written in C and C++ has been functionally tested, so you are done, right? But have you thought about feeding it incorrect values? 16 GB of data? A null? An apostrophe? Negative numbers, or specifically -1 or -2^31? Because that is what the bad guys will do, and the list is far from complete. Testing for security requires remarkable software security expertise and a healthy level of paranoia, and that is what this course delivers: strong emotional engagement through lots of hands-on labs and real-life stories. Special focus is placed on finding all the discussed pr

Format: Online
Language: English
Level: Beginner
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About the course.

Your application written in C and C++ has been functionally tested, so you are done, right? But have you thought about feeding it incorrect values? 16 GB of data? A null? An apostrophe? Negative numbers, or specifically -1 or -2^31? Because that is what the bad guys will do, and the list is far from complete. Testing for security requires remarkable software security expertise and a healthy level of paranoia, and that is what this course delivers: strong emotional engagement through lots of hands-on labs and real-life stories. Special focus is placed on finding all the discussed pr

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Getting familiar with basic concepts of cyber security
  • Understanding security testing methodology and approaches
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and their consequences
  • Learning best practices for security in C and C++
  • Input validation approaches and principles
  • Getting familiar with security testing techniques and tools
Target audience

Who is this for?

C/C++ developers and testers

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