SECURE PROGRAMMING
CSE5012
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the ideals and practices of secure programming. Students begin by learning a procedural language, including the concepts of pre-processor, compiler, functions, control structures (branching and looping), pointers and arrays, structures, and file I/O. Students then learn to identify and analyse common coding practices that lead to security vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows, SQL injection and Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Finally, students return to coding, learning to use secure coding techniques and strategies to avoid security vulnerabilities. This subject does not require prior knowledge of computer programming.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKayes Kayes
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
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Learning resources
Secure Coding in C and C++
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSeacord, R.
Year2013
Edition/Volume2nd
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKayes Kayes
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 43
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 11 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekly tasks (source code, written document and quiz) - 1500 words equivalent | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written Assignment - Write a client report on secure coding practices (equivalent to 1000 words) Will include the need to be integrated into the software engineering environment to prevent security problems | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO5, SILO6 |
2 hour Exam (2000 words equivalent) Given a complex C program, identify vulnerabilities and suggest strategies for mitigating these vulnerabilities | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |