Training Module
Secure Code Review
Learn to systematically identify security vulnerabilities during code review. You'll build a mental model for spotting injection, auth, and logic flaws — and know how to remediate each one.
level: beginner-mid
modules: 6
cert: none required
Curriculum
What you'll learn
The secure code review mindset
How to approach code with an attacker's eye — not looking for bugs, but looking for trust assumptions that can be violated.
Injection vulnerabilities — SQL, command, LDAP
Recognising injection patterns across different contexts. Why parameterized queries are not just a best practice but the only safe option.
Authentication and session management flaws
Common auth code patterns that look correct but fail under adversarial conditions. Session fixation, token leakage, and password handling anti-patterns.
Access control and authorisation logic
Broken access control is consistently in the OWASP Top 3. How to spot missing authorisation checks, insecure direct object references, and privilege escalation paths.
Dependency and supply chain risks
What to look for when third-party packages are added or updated. Dependency confusion, typosquatting, and lockfile attacks in practical terms.
Building a review checklist for your team
How to adapt the SafeStack review checklist to your specific tech stack and risk profile — so every PR review has a security component.
Who It's For
For any engineer who reviews code
This module is designed for developers, tech leads, and engineering managers who want to make security a consistent part of code review — without needing a formal AppSec background.
- Developers who want to write more secure code
- Tech leads building a security-aware team culture
- Engineering managers looking to reduce vuln discovery post-ship
Prerequisites
None — practitioner-accessible
You need basic familiarity with at least one programming language and the ability to read code. No security certification required. No OWASP background required.
All vulnerability examples are in JavaScript and Python — languages used daily by the teams this module is designed for.
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Individual access includes all training modules. No credit card required.