Course Overview
The Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) certification for .Net is a certification program designed to test the skills and knowledge of .Net developers in the application security field. The certification is offered by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council).
The CASE certification is aimed at developers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining secure applications. The certification program covers various aspects of application security, including threat modelling, safe coding practices, security testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Learning Options
Target audiences
- .NET Developers
- Anyone aspiring to become application security engineers/analysts/testers.
- Professional developing, testing, managing, or protecting a wide area of applications.
Schedule Dates
Curriculum
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Module 1: Understanding Application Security, Threats, and Attacks
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Module 2: Security Requirements Gathering
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Module 3: Secure Application Design and Architecture
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Module 4: Secure Coding Practices for Input Validation
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Module 5: Secure Coding Practices for Authentication and Authorization
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Module 6: Secure Coding Practices for Cryptography
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Module 7: Secure Coding Practices for Session Management
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Module 8: Secure Coding Practices for Error Handling
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Module 9: Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST)
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Module 10: Secure Deployment and Maintenance
The prerequisites for taking the Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) .Net course and certification exam are as follows:
Basic understanding of the .Net framework and programming languages such as C# and Visual Basic .Net
Familiarity with software development concepts such as software design, development, testing, and maintenance.
Basic knowledge of application security concepts such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
The CASE .Net course is typically 5 days long if taken in person, or approximately 40 hours if taken online. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete any required assignments.
After completing the course, participants should spend additional time studying and practising application security concepts in .Net. This may involve reviewing course materials, practising coding exercises, and taking practice exams.
The amount of time it takes to prepare for the certification exam will depend on how well you grasp the material and how much time you dedicate to studying. It's recommended that participants spend at least 20-30 hours reviewing and practising application security concepts before taking the exam.
Overall, participants can expect to spend at least a week or two preparing for the CASE .Net certification exam, but this can vary depending on individual circumstances. It's important to allocate enough time for studying and practising to ensure success on the exam.
The Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) .Net course and certification exam cover a variety of topics related to application security in .Net. Here are some examples of the topics covered:
Introduction to application security
Threat modelling and risk management
Secure coding practices in .Net
Input validation and output encoding
Authentication and authorization
Secure session management
Cryptography and encryption
Error handling and logging
Security testing and vulnerability assessment
Secure deployment and maintenance of .Net applications
Secure application integration
Secure software development life cycle (SDLC)
The CASE.Net course covered the aforementioned topics and the exam questions will consist of these topics and some more.
The Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) .Net certification can help you qualify for a variety of job roles in the software development industry that require expertise in application security. Some job roles that may be available to you with a CASE .Net certification include:
Application Security Engineer
Security Analyst
Security Consultant
Software Developer
DevOps Engineer
Penetration Tester
Quality Assurance Engineer
Network Security Engineer
Information Security Officer
Risk Management Analyst
These roles may be available in various industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and more. Having a CASE .Net certification can set you apart from other candidates and demonstrate to employers that you have the knowledge and skills to develop and maintain secure applications in .Net.
