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Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

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John Wiley & Sons

Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

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5 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply secure coding practices across languages like Java, C#, PHP, and C/C++.

  • Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities such as overflows, race conditions, and deserialization.

  • Strengthen security in web, mobile, and framework-based development environments.

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May 2026

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module delves into security strategies tailored for APIs, mobile applications, web sockets, IoT devices, and serverless architectures. Learners will gain practical insights into secure design, implementation best practices, and real-world incident analysis to strengthen application defenses.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module examines secure coding practices across widely used programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, PHP, and C/C++. Learners will discover common vulnerabilities, language-specific security considerations, and practical strategies to mitigate risks in web and server-side development. Real-world examples and best practices are provided to help you write safer, more reliable code.

What's included

1 video12 readings1 assignment

This module examines the security and compliance considerations when using popular programming frameworks. Learners will explore real-world scenarios involving governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), software bill of materials (SBOM), and the challenges of adhering to industry standards. The module also highlights best practices for maintaining secure, compliant, and up-to-date software environments.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module introduces learners to key categories of software vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows, race conditions, SQL injection, and object handling issues. You will explore how these vulnerabilities arise, their impact on security, and practical strategies for prevention. By understanding common patterns, you'll be better equipped to identify and mitigate security risks in software development.

What's included

1 video12 readings1 assignment

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