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Secure Coding in C/C++ Essentials
"Secure Coding in C/C++ Essentials" addresses vulnerabilities commonly exploited in low-level languages, including buffer overflows, use-after-free, and pointer manipulation. Participants gain hands-on experience in writing hardened code for embedded systems, drivers, and performance-critical applications. Cybersecurity is core to this course, enabling developers to minimize attack surfaces and meet safety-critical standards in aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand common security vulnerabilities in C/C++ applications.
- Learn best practices for writing secure C/C++ code, focusing on memory safety.
- Implement techniques to prevent buffer overflows and other memory-related errors.
- Protect against common C/C++ specific vulnerabilities.
- Writing secure C/C++ code is critical for system-level cybersecurity, as these languages are often used in foundational software.
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):
Competency Areas
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