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<h2>GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java (GSSP-Java)</h2><h3>Exam Overview</h3><p>The GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java (GSSP-Java) certification exam is designed for software developers who want to validate their knowledge and skills in secure Java programming practices. This specialized certification focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in Java applications, ensuring code is developed with security as a priority from the ground up.</p><h3>Exam Information</h3><p>This certification focuses on practical security knowledge for Java developers, addressing common vulnerabilities, secure coding standards, and best practices for developing robust Java applications. The GSSP-Java validates a programmer's ability to write secure code that can withstand various security threats and attacks.</p><h3>Key Topics Covered</h3><ul><li>Java security architecture and mechanisms</li><li>Common security vulnerabilities in Java</li><li>Secure coding practices and standards</li><li>Input validation and output encoding</li><li>Authentication and authorization implementation</li><li>Secure session management</li><li>Cryptography in Java applications</li><li>Secure configuration and deployment</li><li>Security testing for Java applications</li><li>Secure Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) development</li></ul><h3>Target Audience</h3><p>This exam is ideal for:</p><ul><li>Java developers and programmers</li><li>Application security professionals</li><li>Software architects working with Java</li><li>Quality assurance specialists focusing on security</li><li>DevSecOps engineers working with Java codebases</li><li>Security consultants specializing in code review</li></ul><h3>Exam Format</h3><ul><li>Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions</li><li>Approximately 75-115 questions</li><li>Time limit: 3 hours</li><li>Passing score: 70% (typically)</li><li>Proctored examination environment</li></ul><h3>Skills Measured</h3><h4>Java Security Fundamentals (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Understand Java security architecture</li><li>Implement Java Security Manager</li><li>Apply principle of least privilege</li><li>Utilize Java security APIs</li><li>Handle sensitive data securely</li></ul><h4>Vulnerability Prevention (25-30%)</h4><ul><li>Prevent injection flaws (SQL, LDAP, etc.)</li><li>Mitigate Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)</li><li>Address Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)</li><li>Prevent XML-based attacks</li><li>Implement proper error handling</li></ul><h4>Secure Authentication and Authorization (20-25%)</h4><ul><li>Implement secure authentication mechanisms</li><li>Apply role-based access control</li><li>Secure session management</li><li>Protect credentials and tokens</li><li>Implement secure remember-me functionality</li></ul><h4>Cryptography in Java (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Utilize Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA)</li><li>Implement proper key management</li><li>Apply encryption and decryption techniques</li><li>Secure data in transit and at rest</li><li>Generate secure random numbers</li></ul><h4>Secure Java Application Development (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Follow secure SDLC practices for Java</li><li>Implement secure configuration</li><li>Apply code signing techniques</li><li>Perform secure logging</li><li>Utilize security testing tools for Java</li></ul><h3>Preparation Resources</h3><ul><li>SANS courses (particularly SEC541)</li><li>GIAC study materials and practice tests</li><li>OWASP Java security resources</li><li>Java security books and documentation</li><li>Hands-on secure coding labs</li><li>Java security testing tools</li></ul>

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