Application Security for Developers Training Course

Developing secure networked applications can be challenging, even for developers who have previously utilized various cryptographic building blocks, such as encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, the course begins by establishing a solid foundation regarding the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgement, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses typical threats that may compromise these requirements, alongside real-world solutions.

As cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course covers the most important algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematical theory, these topics are presented from a developer's perspective, illustrating typical use-case examples and practical considerations, such as the implementation of public key infrastructures. Additionally, security protocols used in various areas of secure communication are introduced, with an in-depth discussion on widely-used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined, covering issues related to specific algorithms and protocols such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each problem, practical considerations and potential consequences are described without delving into deep mathematical details.

Finally, since XML technology is central to data exchange for networked applications, the security aspects of XML are detailed. This includes the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, along with protection mechanisms like XML Signature and XML Encryption. The course also covers weaknesses in these protection measures and XML-specific security issues such as XML injection, XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, XML bombs, and XPath injection.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Grasp the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses across different OSI layers
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Comprehend recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Gain information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand security concepts of Web services
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

The shift towards cloud adoption transforms the way applications are constructed, deployed, and managed. This transition redistributes security responsibilities between service providers and customers, while also introducing cloud-native platforms such as containers, serverless computing, and managed services, which necessitate adapted security measures. Consequently, security strategies must encompass infrastructure hardening, identity and access management, data protection, secure development methodologies, and specific cloud threat vectors.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate developers, security engineers, and IT managers seeking practical, hands-on expertise in securing cloud applications and their underlying infrastructure. Participants will learn repeatable controls and assessment techniques aligned with current industry frameworks and cloud provider guidelines.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the cloud shared-responsibility model and apply it to make informed application security decisions.
• Harden cloud infrastructure (IaaS), secure platform services (PaaS), and evaluate SaaS configurations.
• Apply secure coding standards and OWASP-based mitigation patterns to applications hosted in the cloud.
• Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (including SAST, DAST, IAST, and RASP) and adopt shift-left security practices.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions supported by live demonstrations.
• Hands-on laboratory exercises using cloud consoles, containers, serverless functions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical exercises focusing on secure configuration, vulnerability scanning, attack simulation, and remediation planning.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training requests, please contact us to arrange.

Developing secure C and C++ applications demands rigorous protection against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This programme explores common vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will apply secure coding standards, leverage static analysis tools, and adopt defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and deliver hardened software resilient against cyberattacks.

Even experienced Java programmers do not necessarily master all the security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the different vulnerabilities relevant to web applications written in Java.

Besides introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security issues concerning Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services is preceded by the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises cover declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while both transport-layer and end-to-end security of web services are discussed. The use of all components is presented through several practical exercises, allowing participants to try out the discussed APIs and tools themselves.

The course also covers and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Besides the typical bugs committed by Java programmers, the introduced security vulnerabilities cover both language-specific issues and problems stemming from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and the relevant attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and possible mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Understand security concepts of web services
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand security solutions of Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Get information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Get practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Even seasoned programmers do not always master the full range of security services provided by their development platforms, nor are they fully aware of the vulnerabilities relevant to their specific projects. This course is designed for developers working with both Java and PHP, equipping them with essential skills to make their applications resilient against contemporary internet-based attacks.

The course guides participants through the layers of Java security architecture, addressing access control, authentication, authorization, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. It also introduces key PHP APIs, such as OpenSSL for cryptography and HTML Purifier for input validation, to help secure code. On the server side, best practices are provided for hardening and configuring the operating system, web container, file system, SQL server, and PHP itself. A special focus is placed on client-side security, covering security issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5.

General web vulnerabilities are discussed using examples aligned with the OWASP Top Ten, illustrating various injection attacks, script injections, session handling attacks, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. The course introduces Java- and PHP-specific language problems and runtime environment issues, grouped into standard vulnerability types such as missing or improper input validation, improper use of security features, incorrect error and exception handling, time- and state-related problems, code quality issues, and mobile code-related vulnerabilities.

Participants can experiment with the discussed APIs, tools, and configuration effects firsthand. Each introduction to vulnerabilities is supported by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to correct bugs and apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand the basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Learn about client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to use various security features of PHP
• Understand the security concepts of web services
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in Java and PHP frameworks and libraries
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

While the Java language and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) were engineered to be free from many of the common, severe security vulnerabilities often found in languages like C/C++, developers and architects must possess more than just a knowledge of Java's positive security features. They must also be vigilant about the numerous vulnerabilities that remain pertinent to Java development, a concept referred to as 'negative security'.

The course introduces security services by first providing a concise overview of cryptography foundations, establishing a shared baseline for understanding the purpose and function of the relevant components. Participants will engage in several practical exercises to apply these concepts using the discussed APIs.

Additionally, the course examines and explains the most frequent and critical programming flaws within the Java language and platform. This includes both common errors made by Java programmers and issues specific to the language and its environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through clear, understandable exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation strategies.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand how to prevent them
• Gain the skills to utilize various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Receive information regarding recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, numerous programming languages can compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust capabilities for security development, it is essential for developers to understand how to apply programming techniques at both the architecture and coding levels. This knowledge allows them to implement necessary security functions while avoiding vulnerabilities or minimizing their potential impact.

This course aims to equip developers with practical skills through extensive hands-on exercises. Participants will learn to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, safeguard resources via strong authentication and authorization mechanisms, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions effectively, and explore various implementations for specific functionalities.

The discussion on vulnerabilities begins by highlighting typical programming errors associated with .NET. The analysis of ASP.NET vulnerabilities further examines various environment settings and their implications. Additionally, the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges as well as unique issues and attack vectors, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding practices
• Understand web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to mitigate them
• Master the use of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Gain practical expertise in utilizing security testing tools
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and recommended reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills required to harden applications against modern internet-based threats. It explores web vulnerabilities through practical PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing issues such as injection attacks, script injection, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload flaws, and more. The curriculum categorizes PHP-related vulnerabilities into standard types, including inadequate or missing input validation, improper error and exception handling, misused security features, and time- or state-related defects. Specific attack vectors discussed include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service attacks via magic floats, and hash table collision exploits. Participants will master the critical techniques and functions needed to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, covering vulnerabilities in JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces key PHP extensions for cryptography, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL, as well as those for input validation, including Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier. Best practices for hardening are provided regarding PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache server settings, and general server administration. Additionally, the course offers an overview of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing utilities, exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the vulnerability concepts and configuration guidelines are reinforced through hands-on exercises. These practical sessions demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, illustrate how to implement mitigation strategies, and guide the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Gain insight into client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding methodologies
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to effectively utilise various PHP security features
• Identify common coding mistakes and discover how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Acquire hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

The Combined SDL core training offers an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing through the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It provides a foundational overview (Level 100) of the core components of SDL, followed by design strategies aimed at detecting and remedying flaws early in the development cycle.

Addressing the development phase, the course surveys common security-related programming vulnerabilities in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for these vulnerabilities alongside corresponding mitigation techniques, illustrated through numerous hands-on exercises that offer participants engaging, practical hacking experiences. The introduction to various security testing methods is complemented by demonstrations of the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how these tools operate through practical exercises, applying them to the vulnerable code scenarios discussed throughout the course.

Participants attending this course will

Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding

Become familiar with the essential steps of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle

Acquire knowledge of secure design and development practices

Learn about secure implementation principles

Understand security testing methodology

• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led live course in Malaysia, participants will learn how to formulate an effective security strategy to address the challenges of DevOps security.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical course designed to equip professionals with the skills to embed security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, facilitating secure software development from initial planning through to deployment.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals who aim to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant code.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure every stage of the CI/CD pipeline using automated tools.
• Implement secure coding practices and conduct vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare for the ECDE certification through practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises focused on secure development and deployment processes.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training tailored to your team’s specific workflows or toolchain, please contact us.

This course aims to achieve the following:

1. Assist developers in mastering the techniques of writing secure code.
2. Enable software testers to assess application security before deployment to the production environment.
3. Help software architects understand the risks surrounding applications.
4. Assist team leaders in establishing security baselines for developers.
5. Support webmasters in configuring servers to avoid misconfigurations.

This course explores the fundamental concepts and principles of secure coding in Java, utilizing the testing methodology of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). The Open Web Application Security Project is a global community dedicated to producing freely accessible articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

This course delves into secure coding concepts and principles for ASP.NET, guided by the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community that provides freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

The course examines the security features of the .NET Framework and demonstrates techniques for securing web applications.