60.1 Threat Model
This topic teaches Threat Model as part of Architecture, Security, Deployment, and Capstone. Learn the purpose first, then inspect the syntax and test it with small inputs before using it in production.
Code example
public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Threat Model
System.out.println("Java example"); } }Step-by-step explanation
- Identify the values, objects, tables, or resources used by the example.
- Read each statement in execution order.
- Predict what the program or query should produce.
- Run it in a safe local/test environment.
- Change one input and explain the new result.
Expected output/result
You should see a small result that demonstrates Threat Model. Exact formatting can differ by runtime, client, database state, operating system, or tool version.
Common mistakes
Watch for invalid input, unchecked errors, incorrect type assumptions, missing cleanup, unsafe permissions, injection risks, or code/query logic that handles only the happy path.
Practice exercise
Rebuild this example with your own data. Add one edge case, predict the result before running it, and explain why the final result is correct.
60.2 Input Validation
This topic teaches Input Validation as part of Architecture, Security, Deployment, and Capstone. Learn the purpose first, then inspect the syntax and test it with small inputs before using it in production.
Code example
public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Input Validation
System.out.println("Java example"); } }Step-by-step explanation
- Identify the values, objects, tables, or resources used by the example.
- Read each statement in execution order.
- Predict what the program or query should produce.
- Run it in a safe local/test environment.
- Change one input and explain the new result.
Expected output/result
You should see a small result that demonstrates Input Validation. Exact formatting can differ by runtime, client, database state, operating system, or tool version.
Common mistakes
Watch for invalid input, unchecked errors, incorrect type assumptions, missing cleanup, unsafe permissions, injection risks, or code/query logic that handles only the happy path.
Practice exercise
Rebuild this example with your own data. Add one edge case, predict the result before running it, and explain why the final result is correct.
60.3 Authentication/Authorization
This topic teaches Authentication/Authorization as part of Architecture, Security, Deployment, and Capstone. Learn the purpose first, then inspect the syntax and test it with small inputs before using it in production.
Code example
public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Authentication/Authorization
System.out.println("Java example"); } }Step-by-step explanation
- Identify the values, objects, tables, or resources used by the example.
- Read each statement in execution order.
- Predict what the program or query should produce.
- Run it in a safe local/test environment.
- Change one input and explain the new result.
Expected output/result
You should see a small result that demonstrates Authentication/Authorization. Exact formatting can differ by runtime, client, database state, operating system, or tool version.
Common mistakes
Watch for invalid input, unchecked errors, incorrect type assumptions, missing cleanup, unsafe permissions, injection risks, or code/query logic that handles only the happy path.
Practice exercise
Rebuild this example with your own data. Add one edge case, predict the result before running it, and explain why the final result is correct.
60.4 Secret Handling
This topic teaches Secret Handling as part of Architecture, Security, Deployment, and Capstone. Learn the purpose first, then inspect the syntax and test it with small inputs before using it in production.
Code example
public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Secret Handling
System.out.println("Java example"); } }Step-by-step explanation
- Identify the values, objects, tables, or resources used by the example.
- Read each statement in execution order.
- Predict what the program or query should produce.
- Run it in a safe local/test environment.
- Change one input and explain the new result.
Expected output/result
You should see a small result that demonstrates Secret Handling. Exact formatting can differ by runtime, client, database state, operating system, or tool version.
Common mistakes
Watch for invalid input, unchecked errors, incorrect type assumptions, missing cleanup, unsafe permissions, injection risks, or code/query logic that handles only the happy path.
Practice exercise
Rebuild this example with your own data. Add one edge case, predict the result before running it, and explain why the final result is correct.
60.5 Secure Defaults
This topic teaches Secure Defaults as part of Architecture, Security, Deployment, and Capstone. Learn the purpose first, then inspect the syntax and test it with small inputs before using it in production.
Code example
public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Secure Defaults
System.out.println("Java example"); } }Step-by-step explanation
- Identify the values, objects, tables, or resources used by the example.
- Read each statement in execution order.
- Predict what the program or query should produce.
- Run it in a safe local/test environment.
- Change one input and explain the new result.
Expected output/result
You should see a small result that demonstrates Secure Defaults. Exact formatting can differ by runtime, client, database state, operating system, or tool version.
Common mistakes
Watch for invalid input, unchecked errors, incorrect type assumptions, missing cleanup, unsafe permissions, injection risks, or code/query logic that handles only the happy path.
Practice exercise
Rebuild this example with your own data. Add one edge case, predict the result before running it, and explain why the final result is correct.
10 Questions & Answers
1. What should you know about Threat Model?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
2. What should you know about Input Validation?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
3. What should you know about Authentication/Authorization?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
4. What should you know about Secret Handling?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
5. What should you know about Secure Defaults?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
6. What should you know about Threat Model?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
7. What should you know about Input Validation?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
8. What should you know about Authentication/Authorization?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
9. What should you know about Secret Handling?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.
10. What should you know about Secure Defaults?
Know the purpose, syntax, inputs, result, edge cases, common errors, and the security or performance concern where applicable.