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SDT 325 – Testing for NULL Pointer Dereference

Course Overview


NULL pointer dereferences issues can occur through a number of flaws, including race conditions and simple programming omissions. This course introduces ways to identify and mitigate this security weakness, referenced as CWE-476 by the CWE Top 25.

Topics include:

  • Recognizing the impact of this vulnerability
  • Defending Against NULL Pointer Dereference
  • Best practices for preventing NULL Pointer Dereference
  • Testing techniques for spotting NULL Pointer Dereference
  • Mitigation strategies for this weakness

Course Details

Course Number: SDT 325
Course Duration: 10 minutes
Course CPE Credits: .25

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Available Languages

  • English