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Exam Information
Official specifications published by EC-Council
Exam Format
120 min
70%
Professional
Registration
$330 USD
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English
Validity
3 years
Continuing Education Credits; Retake the exam; Complete EC-Council continuing education requirements
312-96 Exam Topics and Domains
312-96 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Spring Security, and more.
1
Understanding Application Security, Threats, and Attacks
15%
Application Security Fundamentals
Importance of Application SecurityCommon Application Vulnerabilities
- Understand the importance of application security in SDLC
- Identify common application vulnerabilities and threats
- Recognize Java-specific security challenges
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
Threat Classification Models
- Apply threat modeling methodologies
- Perform risk assessments for Java applications
2
Security Requirements Gathering
10%
Secure Requirements Engineering
Security Requirements TypesCompliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Gather comprehensive security requirements
- Document security requirements properly
- Align requirements with compliance standards
3
Secure Application Design and Architecture
15%
Secure Design Principles
Core Security Design PrinciplesSecure Architecture Patterns
- Design secure Java application architectures
- Apply security design patterns
- Implement defense in depth strategies
4
Secure Coding Practices for Input Validation
12%
Input Validation Techniques
Validation ApproachesPreventing Injection Attacks
- Implement robust input validation
- Prevent injection vulnerabilities
- Use Java validation frameworks effectively
5
Secure Coding Practices for Authentication and Authorization
12%
Authentication Implementation
Authentication MechanismsAuthorization Controls
- Implement secure authentication systems
- Design proper authorization schemes
- Prevent authentication bypasses
6
Secure Coding Practices for Cryptography
10%
Cryptographic Implementation
Encryption TechniquesCommon Cryptographic Mistakes
- Implement cryptography correctly in Java
- Manage cryptographic keys securely
- Avoid common cryptographic pitfalls
7
Secure Coding Practices for Session Management
10%
Session Security
Session Management ImplementationCookie Security
- Implement secure session management
- Prevent session-based attacks
- Configure cookies securely
8
Secure Coding Practices for Error Handling
8%
Error Handling and Logging
Secure Error HandlingSecure Logging Practices
- Implement secure error handling
- Configure logging securely
- Prevent information disclosure
9
Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST)
10%
Security Testing Techniques
Static Application Security TestingDynamic Application Security Testing
- Perform static code analysis
- Conduct dynamic security testing
- Integrate security testing in SDLC
10
Secure Deployment and Maintenance
8%
Deployment Security
Secure Deployment PracticesMaintenance and Patching
- Deploy applications securely
- Maintain security posture
- Respond to security incidents
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 312-96 earns the CASE Java certification. It sits in the Application Security track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- 312-50 - CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Broader security testing skills
- 312-49 - CHFI - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Incident response and forensics
- 412-79 - ECSA - EC-Council Certified Security Analyst Advanced penetration testing
- 312-76 - CND - Certified Network DefenderNetwork security focus
Alternative Paths
- GSSP-JAVA - GIAC Secure Software Programmer - JavaAlternative Java security certification
- CSSLP - Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Comprehensive secure SDLC certification
- AWS-Security - AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCloud application security focus
- CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional Cloud security expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-01-01
Updates
- Jakarta EE 10.0 Replaces Java EE references in exam content • Release date: 2022-09-22
- Spring Boot 3.0 New security auto-configuration features • Release date: 2022-11-24
- Log4j 2.20+ Post-Log4Shell security improvements • Release date: 2023-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Java Developers and Application Security Engineers.
- Java Developers with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Understanding of basic programming concepts
- Familiarity with web application architecture
- Basic knowledge of security concepts