Cyber Security Certification: GSSP-.NET
Cyber Security Certification: GSSP-.NET
GIAC Secure Software Programmer- .NET (GSSP-.NET)
This certification no longer has an affiliated course. No new GSSP-.NET certifications will be issued. For more information on renewal, please contact cert-renewal@giac.org.
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%
Note:
GIAC reserves the right to change the specifications for each certification without notice. Based on a scientific passing point study, the passing point for the GSSP-.NET exam has been determined to be 66% for all candidates receiving access to their certification attempts on or after June 20th, 2012. To verify the format and passing point of your specific certification attempt, read the Certification Information found in your account at https://exams.giac.org/pages/attempts.
Delivery
NOTE: All GIAC Certification exams are web-based and required to be proctored. There are two proctoring options: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE. Click here for more information.
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.
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).
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.