Overview
Key features
This Principles of Secure Coding course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis begins by discussing the philosophy and principles of secure programming, and then presenting robust programming and the relationship between it and secure programming. We'll go through a detailed example of writing robust code and we'll see many common programming problems and show their connection to writing robust, secure programs in general. We’ll examine eight design principles that govern secure coding and how to apply them to your own work. We’ll discuss how poor design choices drive implementation in coding. We’ll differentiate between informal, formal, and ad hoc coding methods. Throughout, methods for improving the security and robustness of your programs will be emphasized and you will have an opportunity to practice these concepts through various lab activities. A knowledge of the C programming language is helpful, but not required to participate in the lab exercises.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Secure Programming Design Principles Overview
- Principle of Least Privilege
- Fail-Safe Defaults
- Principle of Economy of Mechanism
- Principle of Complete Mediation
- Separation of Privilege Principle
- Principle of Open Design
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 5 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 523 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Intermediate level
- 1-2 years of experience with some form of computer programming language like C/C++ or Java.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
Additional Details
- Audit: free access to course materials except graded items
- Certificate: a trusted way to showcase your skills
- A year of unlimited access with Coursera Plus $199
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.