Fundamentals of Shell and Interpreted Language Security from CMD+CTRL Security

Fundamentals of Shell and Interpreted Language Security

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.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

COD 262

Training Purpose

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Self-Paced

Online, Self-Paced

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

Design and Development

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

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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