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<h2>GIAC Secure Software Programmer-.NET (GSSP-.NET)</h2><h3>Exam Overview</h3><p>The GIAC Secure Software Programmer-.NET (GSSP-.NET) certification exam is designed for software developers who want to validate their knowledge and skills in secure .NET programming practices. This specialized certification focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in .NET applications, ensuring code is developed with security as a priority throughout the development lifecycle.</p><h3>Exam Information</h3><p>This certification focuses on practical security knowledge for .NET developers, addressing common vulnerabilities, secure coding standards, and best practices for developing robust .NET applications. The GSSP-.NET validates a programmer's ability to write secure code that can withstand various security threats and attacks in the .NET environment.</p><h3>Key Topics Covered</h3><ul><li>.NET security architecture and mechanisms</li><li>Common security vulnerabilities in .NET applications</li><li>Secure coding practices and standards in C# and VB.NET</li><li>Input validation and output encoding</li><li>Authentication and authorization implementation</li><li>Secure session management</li><li>Cryptography in .NET Framework</li><li>Secure configuration and deployment</li><li>Security testing for .NET applications</li><li>Secure ASP.NET development</li></ul><h3>Target Audience</h3><p>This exam is ideal for:</p><ul><li>.NET developers and programmers</li><li>Application security professionals working with Microsoft technologies</li><li>Software architects in .NET environments</li><li>Quality assurance specialists focusing on security</li><li>DevSecOps engineers working with .NET codebases</li><li>Security consultants specializing in .NET 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>.NET Security Fundamentals (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Understand .NET security architecture</li><li>Implement Code Access Security (CAS)</li><li>Apply principle of least privilege</li><li>Utilize .NET security APIs</li><li>Handle sensitive data securely</li></ul><h4>Vulnerability Prevention (25-30%)</h4><ul><li>Prevent SQL injection and other injection flaws</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 and exception management</li></ul><h4>Secure Authentication and Authorization (20-25%)</h4><ul><li>Implement secure authentication mechanisms</li><li>Apply role-based and claims-based access control</li><li>Secure session management in ASP.NET</li><li>Protect credentials and tokens</li><li>Implement secure identity management</li></ul><h4>Cryptography in .NET (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Utilize .NET Cryptography classes</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 .NET Application Development (15-20%)</h4><ul><li>Follow secure SDLC practices for .NET</li><li>Implement secure configuration</li><li>Apply strong naming and assembly security</li><li>Perform secure logging</li><li>Utilize security testing tools for .NET</li></ul><h3>Preparation Resources</h3><ul><li>SANS courses (particularly SEC542)</li><li>GIAC study materials and practice tests</li><li>OWASP .NET security resources</li><li>Microsoft security documentation</li><li>Hands-on secure coding labs</li><li>.NET security testing tools</li></ul>

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