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Secure Coding

Writing code that does not bleed. OWASP defensive patterns, language-specific pitfalls, SAST, dependency security and supply chain.

Why this track

Writing code that does not bleed. OWASP defensive patterns, language-specific pitfalls, SAST, dependency security and supply chain. This track walks you from fundamentals through advanced techniques across 7 practitioner modules — the same body of knowledge senior security professionals build over years, structured for self-paced progression with India-specific context throughout.

Prerequisite: See module 1 for entry context. Most modules are self-contained but follow the suggested sequence for best results.
7
Modules
5.4 h
Total time
7
Free modules
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Quiz retries
Difficulty mix
Intermediate · 5 Advanced · 2

Module sequence

M1
Secure Coding Across Languages
Language-specific secure-coding patterns — Python, Node/TS, Java, Go, Rust, PHP. Common pitfalls, safe alternatives, crypto patterns, dependency scanning.
Intermediate 85 min →
M2
Application Security Programme and WAF Tuning
Building an AppSec programme that scales — maturity ladder, security champions, CI/CD security pipeline, tooling baseline, metrics, bug bounty, threat modelling integration.
Advanced 85 min →
M3
Input Validation and Output Encoding — Universal Defences
Why this module exists. The single highest-leverage developer education is the principle “structure separates code from data.” Input validation and output encoding operationalise that principle. This module is the practitioner’s reference. The principle — structure separates code from data Injection vulnerabilities exist because data is interpreted as code by some downstream parser — SQL parser, […]
Intermediate 30 →
M4
Authentication and Session Management — Modern Patterns
Why this module exists. Modern authentication is not “username + password + check the DB.” It is a stack of OAuth flows, token handling, cookie discipline, MFA orchestration. This module covers what works. Password handling — when you must store one Argon2id is the current default for password hashing. PBKDF2 acceptable; bcrypt acceptable; scrypt OK. […]
Intermediate 30 →
M5
Application-Level Cryptography — Avoiding the Common Mistakes
Why this module exists. Cryptographic primitives have safe defaults that produce safe outcomes if used correctly. Developers who deviate — even with good intentions — introduce subtle but catastrophic bugs. This module is the practitioner safety pattern. The cardinal rule — use high-level APIs Cryptographic library design has converged on high-level APIs that hide the […]
Advanced 35 →
M6
Dependency Security and SBOM Management
Why this module exists. Your application’s CVE exposure is mostly in its dependencies, not its own code. Managing that exposure requires inventory, monitoring, and a remediation cadence. SBOM — the Software Bill of Materials An SBOM is the declared list of components in a software artefact. Two standard formats: CycloneDX: OWASP-led. JSON/XML. Strong tooling support. […]
Intermediate 30 →
M7
SAST, DAST, and Security in the CI/CD Pipeline
Why this module exists. SAST that produces 1000 false positives per scan trains developers to ignore findings. SAST tuned and triaged surfaces real bugs caught before merge. The difference is operational discipline, not tool choice. The testing pyramid for AppSec Tool class When Catches SAST In IDE / pre-commit / PR Code-level bugs (injection, crypto […]
Intermediate 30 →

Common questions about this track

How long will this track take me? +

Most learners finish in 4-8 weeks at a sustainable 4-5 hours per week. Modules are self-paced so you can move faster or slower as life allows.

Do I need prior experience? +

Module 1 sets the entry baseline. The first module is always free; if it feels approachable, the track is for you.

Will this prepare me for industry certifications? +

Most modules align with the body of knowledge tested by senior security certifications. The Academy is not a cert-prep course but produces working knowledge that transfers to any cert exam in the same domain.

Ready to start?

Begin with Module 1. Work through at your own pace. Free modules require no signup — everything else unlocks with a free RingSafe Academy account.

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