Last Updated on July 4, 2025
Master the art of writing secure, production-grade Java code.
This series is designed for developers, security-conscious engineers, and students aiming to build robust, secure applications in Java using real-world techniques and industry best practices.
📚 Course Overview
The Secure Coding Techniques in Java series is divided into 10 concise, hands-on modules. Each module covers one crucial pillar of secure development, aligned with OWASP Top 10 and Java platform capabilities.
| Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Module 1 | Introduction to Secure Coding | Understand the importance of secure coding, software vulnerabilities, and Java’s security role. |
| 🔐 Module 2 | Java Security Basics | Explore classloaders, bytecode verification, Security Manager, and policy files. |
| 🛡️ Module 3 | Input Validation & Sanitization | Prevent XSS, SQL Injection, and more using proper validation and whitelisting. |
| 🔐 Module 4 | Secure Authentication & Authorization | Implement login systems, Spring Security, and RBAC models. |
| 🔒 Module 5 | Secure Data Handling | Handle passwords, Aadhaar, financial data using encryption and safe storage. |
| 🌐 Module 6 | Secure Communication | Enforce HTTPS, manage certificates with Java Keystore, and configure TLS. |
| 🧾 Module 7 | Logging & Exception Handling | Log safely with SLF4J and avoid information leaks via stack traces. |
| 🧪 Module 8 | Secure Code Testing | Use tools like SpotBugs, SonarQube, and DAST/SAST techniques to find and fix issues. |
| 🛑 Module 9 | Avoiding Common Java Vulnerabilities | Learn secure patterns for deserialization, object references, and DoS protection. |
| 🎓 Module 10 | Final Secure Coding Project | Build a full Spring Boot application applying all secure coding principles learned. |
🎯 Why This Series?
✅ Aligned with OWASP Top 10
✅ Based on real-world Java projects
✅ Includes hands-on demos and code samples
✅ Ideal for Java Developers, Backend Engineers, and Tech Leads
🧑💻 Who Should Learn?
- Java Developers (Beginner to Advanced)
- Spring Boot Enthusiasts
- DevSecOps Practitioners
- Students preparing for secure coding interviews
- Developers converting legacy Java systems to modern secure standards
📥 Access the Modules
Browse each module with in-depth articles, practical code snippets, and example apps.