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Introduction to C++

This course is part of Writing Secure Code in C++ Specialization

Martin Dubois

Instructor: Martin Dubois

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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
  • About
  • Outcomes
  • Modules
  • Recommendations
  • Testimonials

Skills you'll gain

  • Software Development Tools
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Secure Coding
  • Software Engineering Tools
  • C and C++
  • C (Programming Language)
  • Computer Programming Tools
  • Debugging

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1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is an introduction to the course. It presents the teacher, the tools and the content of the courses and explains why C/C++ is important. This course also covers C/C++ particularities a programmer needs to know to create secure programs using these languages.

What's included

2 videos

2 videos•Total 12 minutes
  • Introduction to Secure C/C++•8 minutes
  • C/C++ Typical Usage•4 minutes

What's included

1 reading1 app item

1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Complete a Practice Lab with an Infosec Skills Free Trial•10 minutes
1 app item•Total 15 minutes
  • C++ introduction to cppcheck LAB•15 minutes

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videos•Total 164 minutes
  • Introduction to C/C++ Particularities•1 minute
  • Integer Manipulation•30 minutes
  • Local Variables•32 minutes
  • Memory Management•12 minutes
  • Buffer Overflow•34 minutes
  • CStrings•32 minutes
  • Security-Enhanced Version of CRT Functions•17 minutes
  • C++ Strings•3 minutes
1 assignment
  • Introduction to C++ Quiz•0 minutes

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Martin Dubois
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Infosec
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Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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