ASP.NET Core Secure Coding

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English
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12 weeks, 1 hour a week
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Self-Paced
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Intermediate
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the skills to build robust, secure ASP.NET Core applications with confidence. This course equips you with practical knowledge of common vulnerabilities, secure authentication, authorization, and data protection practices, ensuring your code resists modern cyber threats. You'll gain insights into the financial and reputational impact of insecure coding and learn strategies to safeguard your applications using industry standards like OWASP. The journey begins by understanding threats and vulnerabilities, followed by configuring a secure development environment. You’ll explore the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), performing threat modeling, and preparing secure design checklists. The course then guides you through implementing secure authentication flows, multi-factor authentication, and managing access control using roles and claims. Advanced sections focus on data security, cryptography, compliance, input validation, injection defenses, secure file handling, and automated secure deployments through CI/CD pipelines. You’ll also discover how AI can assist in secure coding, applying guardrails, performing audits, and refactoring code safely. Each module builds practical, hands-on skills to fortify your applications. This course is ideal for .NET developers, software engineers, and IT security enthusiasts looking to enhance application security. No prior security certification is required, but basic knowledge of ASP.NET Core is helpful. The course is designed for intermediate learners seeking to advance their secure coding expertise. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and mitigate common security vulnerabilities, implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, enforce data protection standards, and leverage AI-assisted tools to maintain robust, secure ASP.NET Core applications.

Syllabus

Introduction

n this module, we will introduce you to the course goals and structure, helping you understand what you’ll learn throughout. You will gain a clear overview of why secure coding is critical and how this course will equip you with practical skills to safeguard your applications.

Understanding Common Vulnerabilities

In this module, we will explore the most common vulnerabilities that affect modern applications, including SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws. You’ll learn how to assess the risks associated with insecure code and follow OWASP best practices to strengthen your applications.

Environment Check

In this module, we will guide you through setting up a secure development environment for ASP.NET Core. You’ll learn how to configure your tools and dependencies to minimize risks from the very start of the development lifecycle.

The Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

In this module, we will dive into the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), focusing on designing applications with security from the ground up. You’ll practice threat modeling and create secure design checklists for real-world applications.

Secure Authentication in ASP.NET Core

In this module, we will focus on implementing robust authentication mechanisms in ASP.NET Core. You’ll learn to secure user accounts, integrate MFA, and manage authentication tokens effectively to prevent unauthorized access.

Authorization and Access Control

In this module, we will explore how to manage access control in your applications. You’ll learn to implement secure authorization mechanisms, prevent common access control vulnerabilities, and enforce policies for users and roles.

Data Security and Compliance in .NET

In this module, we will cover data security fundamentals, encryption practices, and compliance requirements in .NET applications. You’ll learn to protect sensitive data, implement secure audit trails, and meet regulatory standards effectively.

Input Validation & Injection Defense

In this module, we will focus on defending your applications against injection attacks. You’ll learn how to validate all input, prevent SQL injection and XSS, and implement advanced API validation techniques.

Secure File Uploads and Validation

In this module, we will explore the security challenges of file uploads. You’ll learn to validate files, enforce size limits, and protect your application from path traversal and malware threats.

Secure Automated Deployments

In this module, we will guide you through secure automated deployment practices using CI/CD pipelines. You’ll learn to incorporate threat modeling, SCA, and container hardening to maintain security throughout deployment.

AI-Assisted Secure Coding

In this module, we will explore how AI can assist in secure coding tasks. You’ll learn to use AI responsibly for code audits, enforce security policies, and safely refactor code based on automated reviews.

Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps

In this module, we will wrap up the course and review the core secure coding concepts. You’ll receive guidance on how to apply your knowledge in real-world projects and continue strengthening your security skills.