• Online, Self-Paced

In this course, you will learn how shell scripting languages compare with modern interpreted languages, several information security principles like least privilege and defense in depth, the importance of data validation, and techniques for system hardening. You will also learn how to use filesystem operations safely to protect files, preventing or mitigating cached secret disclosure, the importance of up-to-date communication security techniques, and operating system portability issues.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Compare shell scripting and modern interpreted languages with respect to security features
  • Describe a process to validate data including input, array indices, and environment variables
  • Identify and describe different approaches to dealing with common differences between platforms that can alter script behavior

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Software Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.