In this course, you will learn important concepts for secure Ruby scripting, including validating command-line parameters, using quotation marks correctly, techniques for error and exception handling, using umask to set default file permissions, protecting files, canonicalizing paths, avoiding uncontrolled format string vulnerabilities, preventing or mitigating several common injection vulnerabilities, defending against Regular Expression Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, and protecting sensitive data in transit.
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills for secure Ruby scripting, including:
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
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