C++ Foundations: Cybersecurity and Software Development

This project demonstrates foundational programming concepts in C++ that are essential for understanding secure software development and system-level programming.

This project highlights the intersection of cybersecurity and software development, showcasing foundational programming skills in C++ that are critical for secure coding and system-level security tools.

Key Features

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Dynamic memory management
Functions and pointers
Secure software development principles

Relevance to Cybersecurity

This project builds a strong foundation in C++ programming by emphasizing secure coding practices such as effective memory management, pointer usage, and object-oriented design. These skills are directly applicable to cybersecurity tasks like developing secure applications, understanding vulnerabilities in legacy systems, and analyzing low-level system behavior.

Code Highlights: main.cpp

The accompanying main.cpp file demonstrates key programming principles, including:

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Showcasing the use of classes, objects, and encapsulation to ensure secure and modular code.
Dynamic Memory Management: Highlighting pointers and memory allocation techniques to avoid memory leaks and vulnerabilities like buffer overflows.
Secure Coding Practices: Implementing structured logic and error handling to build reliable and robust applications.

By applying these principles, the code ensures both performance and security, making it a valuable example for aspiring software developers and cybersecurity professionals.

Buffer overflow prevention
Memory safety in system-level programming
Secure coding techniques for large-scale applications

This project delves into secure software development practices using C++ and explores key concepts like data encapsulation, pointer management, and efficient memory handling, which are critical for preventing vulnerabilities in system-level programming.

How to Run the Code

Clone the repository and compile the code using a C++ compiler:

            g++ CS115_IP5_LuisCamachoJr.cpp -o output
            ./output

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