Cyber Security Certification: GSSP-.NET

The GIAC Secure Software Programmer .NET (GSSP-NET) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge, skills, and abilities to write secure code and recognize security shortcomings in existing code. GSSP-NET certification holders have demonstrated mastery of the security knowledge and skills needed to deal with common programming errors that lead to most security problems.

Areas Covered

• .NET authentication, authorization, data validation, and encryption
• .NET exception handling and logging, framework security, and session management
• Common web and .NET application attacks, secure SDLC

Who is GSSP-.NET for?

• ASP.NET developers who want to build more secure web applications
• .NET framework developers
• Software engineers
• Software architects
• Developers who need to meet PCI compliance
• Application security auditors
• Technical project managers
• Senior software QA specialists
• Penetration testers

Requirements

• 1 proctored exam
• 75 questions
• Time limit of 3 hours
• Minimum Passing Score of 66%

Delivery

NOTE: All GIAC exams are delivered through proctored test centers and must be scheduled in advance.
GIAC certification attempts will be activated in your GIAC account after your application has been approved and according to the terms of your purchase. Details on delivery will be provided along with your registration confirmation upon payment. You will receive an email notification when your certification attempt has been activated in your account. You will have 120 days from the date of activation to complete your certification attempt. GIAC exams must be proctored through Pearson VUE. Please click the following link for instructions on How to Schedule Your GIAC Proctored Exam http://www.giac.org/information/schedule_proctored_exam.pdf. GIAC exams are delivered online through a standard web browser.

Exam Certification Objectives & Outcome Statements

The topic areas for each exam part follow:

.NET Authentication

The candidate will demonstrate an ability to implement secure authentication and controls in a .NET environment, as well as understanding common vulnerabilities.

.NET Authorization

The candidate will demonstrate an ability to implement secure authorization in a .NET environment, as well as understanding common vulnerabilities.

.NET Data Validation

The candidate will demonstrate understanding of how to secure input and output using common data validation techniques.

.NET Encryption

The candidate will demonstrate understanding of .NET encryption methods and algorithms as well as how to properly encrypt sensitive information in transit and at rest.

.NET Exception handling and logging

The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind logging security-relevant events,configuration of error pages, and how to appropriately handle exceptions.

.NET Framework Security

The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the security implications of language and platform features built in to the .NET Framework.

.NET Session Management

The candidate will demonstrate understanding of secure server-side and client-side session management controls, as well as common vulnerabilities and attacks.

Common Web and .NET Application Attacks

The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of common web and .NET application vulnerabilities and attacks, including parameter manipulation, injection attacks, and overflows.

Secure SDLC

The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of how to perform security activities, including threat modeling, as part of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC).

*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification. There are many sources of information available regarding the certification objectives' knowledge areas. Practical experience is an option; there are also numerous books on the market covering Computer Information Security. Another option is any relevant courses from training providers, including SANS.*

Other Resources

• Training is available in a variety of modalities including live conference training, online, and self study.
• Practical work experience can help ensure that you have mastered the skills necessary for certification
• College level courses or study through another program may meet the needs for mastery.
• The procedure to contest exam results can be found athttps://www.giac.org/about/procedures/grievance.