PA193 Seminar on secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD (lecturer)
RNDr. Lukáš Ručka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Antonín Dufka (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Prerequisites
( PV286 Secure coding principles || NOW( PV286 Secure coding principles ) ) && SOUHLAS
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 32/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 18/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 32 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++, Java and other languages in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, static and dynamic code checking, binary defenses and exploits, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Seminars in the computer lab, home assignments.
Assessment methods
Six assignments (homework) related to seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.

PA193 Seminar on secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD (lecturer)
RNDr. Lukáš Ručka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Antonín Dufka (assistant)
Mgr. Jan Kvapil (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable of Seminar Groups
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 B116, L. Chmielewski, L. Ručka
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 B116, L. Chmielewski, L. Ručka
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 B116, L. Chmielewski, L. Ručka
Prerequisites
( PV286 Secure coding principles || NOW( PV286 Secure coding principles ) ) && SOUHLAS
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 32 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++, Java and other languages in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, static and dynamic code checking, binary defenses and exploits, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Seminars in the computer lab, home assignments.
Assessment methods
Six assignments (homework) related to seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.

PA193 Seminar on secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Lukáš Ručka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Antonín Dufka (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable of Seminar Groups
PA193/01: Tue 14. 2. to Tue 9. 5. Tue 10:00–11:50 A403, L. Chmielewski
PA193/02: Tue 14. 2. to Tue 9. 5. Tue 12:00–13:50 A403, L. Chmielewski
PA193/03: Tue 14. 2. to Tue 9. 5. Tue 14:00–15:50 A403, L. Chmielewski
Prerequisites
( PV286 Secure coding principles || NOW( PV286 Secure coding principles ) ) && SOUHLAS
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 13/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 32 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++, Java and other languages in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, static and dynamic code checking, binary defenses and exploits, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Seminars in the computer lab, home assignments.
Assessment methods
Six assignments (homework) related to seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 5 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD (seminar tutor)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ján Masarik (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Milan Patnaik (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Ručka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Antonín Dufka (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Mon 14. 2. to Mon 9. 5. Mon 16:00–17:50 A318
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Tue 15. 2. to Tue 10. 5. Tue 10:00–11:50 A403, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Tue 15. 2. to Tue 10. 5. Tue 14:00–15:50 A403, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Tue 15. 2. to Tue 10. 5. Tue 16:00–17:50 A403, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 31 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, static and dynamic code checking, binary defenses and exploits, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, team project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. Team project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 5 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Pavel Loutocký, Ph.D., BA (Hons) (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ján Masarik (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Milan Patnaik (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Ručka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Vladimír Štill, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Antonín Dufka (assistant)
Lukasz Michal Chmielewski, PhD (assistant)
Arnab Roy, PhD (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:50 Virtuální místnost
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Tue 10:00–11:50 A403, M. Jaroš, J. Masarik, M. Patnaik, L. Ručka, M. Sýs, V. Štill, P. Švenda, M. Ukrop
PA193/02: Tue 14:00–15:50 A403, M. Jaroš, J. Masarik, M. Patnaik, L. Ručka, M. Sýs, V. Štill, P. Švenda, M. Ukrop
PA193/03: Tue 16:00–17:50 A403, M. Jaroš, J. Masarik, M. Patnaik, L. Ručka, M. Sýs, V. Štill, P. Švenda, M. Ukrop
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 29 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, static and dynamic code checking, binary defenses and exploits, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, team project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. Team project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 5 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Petr Ročkai, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ján Masarik (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Mon 16:00–17:50 A217
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 29 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, (group) project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. (Group) project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Petr Ročkai, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Němec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:50 A319
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, (group) project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. (Group) project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Petr Ročkai, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Němec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:50 B410
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, P. Ročkai, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Learning outcomes
After a course completion, the student will be able to:
- able to review source code for typical security bugs;
- able to properly check and sanitize check program input data;
- able to use standard tools for static and dynamic code analysis and interpret results;
- able to describe typical bugs from concurrent program execution and write code without it;
- able to apply systematic methods to produce code with better resiliency against bugs;
- understand basic cryptographic primitives and their proper use in source code;
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, (group) project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. (Group) project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Zdeněk Říha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Miroslav Jaroš (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Lukáš Němec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Martin Ukrop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (assistant)
Thenraja Vettivelraj, M.Sc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:50 B410
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, (group) project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. (Group) project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Zdeněk Říha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marek Sýs, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Thu 8:00–9:50 A217
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/03: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/04: Tue 14:00–15:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 36 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/36, only registered: 0/36, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/36
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments, (group) project.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars. (Group) project.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Zdeněk Říha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Thu 10:00–11:50 A319
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 14:00–15:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 16:00–17:50 A403, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

PA193 Secure coding principles and practices

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
2/2/2. 6 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Matyáš, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. et Mgr. Zdeněk Říha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Švenda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Vlastislav Dohnal, Ph.D.
Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Supplier department: Department of Computer Systems and Communications – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Thu 10:00–11:50 G126
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PA193/01: Thu 14:00–15:50 G191a, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
PA193/02: Thu 16:00–17:50 G191a, Z. Říha, P. Švenda
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in applied cryptography and IT security, practical experience in programming with C/C++ language, basic knowledge in formal languages and compilers, user-level experience with Windows and Linux OS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student will understand what the typical security issues related to secure coding are. The student will also be able to design applications and write programs in C/C++ and Java in a more secure way.
Syllabus
  • Language level vulnerabilities, secure programming techniques and approaches, input processing, code checking, security testing, integrity of modules, concurrent issues, random number generation and usage, security primitives, security code review.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars in computer lab, home assignments.
Assessment methods
Written test. Home assignments in seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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