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Tennessee Coding I

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Lesson 8.3 Security in Coding

Description

In this lesson, students will explore how attackers can exploit weaknesses in websites and programs. They will learn about SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), as well as programming errors that can cause vulnerabilities.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Identify the commands used in SQL Injection attacks
  • Explain how attackers gain unauthorized access through SQL Injection
  • Describe the importance of input validation in preventing security vulnerabilities
  • Explain how buffer and integer overflows can be exploited for security breaches

Activities

These are all the activities included in the lesson

8.3.1 SQL Injection
8.3.2 SQL Injection Practice
8.3.3 Can you gain access?
8.3.4 Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
8.3.5 XSS Response
8.3.6 XSS Tutorial
8.3.7 Input Validation
8.3.8 Input Validation Response
8.3.9 Buffer and Integer Overflow
8.3.10 Buffer and Integer Overflow Response