Principles of Secure Coding

Mastering Secure Coding Practices for Robust Applications

Created by: Chris B Behrens
Technology Writer and Speaker

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the core concepts of security, including encoding, encryption, and serialization
• Recognize the importance of version control in maintaining secure software development and managing sensitive information
• Apply secure coding practices, such as mitigating reflection attacks, handling data types securely, and avoiding custom encryption implementations
• Effectively store and protect data using techniques such as hashing, salting, and transparent data encryption
• Identify and prevent common attacks as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten for 2021, including broken access control, cryptographic failures, and injection attacks
• Gain familiarity with security tools, such as OWASP ZAP, and the value of penetration testing for assessing application security
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of security logging, monitoring, and best practices for secure software design and data integrity

Requirements

• You should have a good grasp of software development

Target audience

• Software developers looking to expand their knowledge in secure coding practices
• IT professionals seeking to understand and implement secure coding techniques
• Computer science students wanting to specialize in application security
• Web and mobile app developers aiming to enhance the security of their applications
• IT managers and team leads responsible for overseeing secure development practices
• Cybersecurity enthusiasts interested in learning about secure coding principles
• Freelance developers striving to ensure the security of their clients' projects