• Online, Self-Paced

In this course, you will learn about secure Java coding practices, including techniques for avoiding Denial of Service (DoS) and regular expression DoS attacks, and guidelines for secure error handling and logging. You will also become familiar with the dangers of unreleased resources, null references, and XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize denial of service situations
  • Describe guidelines for secure error handling and logging
  • Identify the dangers of unreleased resources, null references, and XXE attacks

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.

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