How to Write Secure Code Training Course

Building a secure networked application 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, this course first establishes a solid foundation in the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses common issues that can compromise these requirements and presents real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is a critical component of network security, the course covers essential cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on in-depth mathematical theory, these concepts are explored from a developer's perspective, featuring typical use-case examples and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures. Additionally, the course introduces security protocols used across various domains of secure communication, with a detailed discussion on widely adopted protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined, both concerning specific algorithms and protocols. Examples include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and others, as well as the RSA timing attack. For each issue, the course outlines practical considerations and potential consequences without delving into complex mathematical details.

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

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand the requirements for secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses across different OSI layers
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Comprehend essential security protocols
• Understand recent attacks targeting cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand the security concepts of web services
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Developing secure C and C++ code demands a robust defense against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This program explores vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will apply secure coding guidelines, utilize static analysis tools, and employ defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and deliver hardened software that is resilient against cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java developers often do not fully master the diverse security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities relevant to Java-based web applications.

This course introduces the security components of Standard Java Edition while addressing security challenges in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion begins with the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. Participants will explore declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE through practical exercises, and examine both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. All components are demonstrated via hands-on exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The curriculum also covers the most common and critical programming flaws and web-related vulnerabilities in the Java language and platform. Beyond typical errors made by Java developers, the course addresses security vulnerabilities stemming from both language-specific issues and the runtime environment. These vulnerabilities and associated attacks are illustrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation strategies.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp core concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and how to prevent them
• Understand the security architecture of Web services
• Acquire skills in utilizing various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Comprehend security solutions in Java EE
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Gain insight into recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Receive resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and the Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to be free from the most problematic common security vulnerabilities experienced in other languages, like C/C++. Yet, software developers and architects should not only know how to use the various security features of the Java environment (positive security), but should also be aware of the numerous vulnerabilities that are still relevant for Java development (negative security).

The introduction of security services is preceded with a brief overview of the foundations of cryptography, providing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and the operation of the applicable components. The use of these components is presented through several practical exercises, where participants can try out the discussed APIs for themselves.

The course also goes through and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform, covering both the typical bugs committed by Java programmers and the language- and environment-specific issues. All vulnerabilities and the relevant attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by the recommended coding guidelines and the possible mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

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

Audience

Developers

Today, a variety of programming languages can compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust tools for security development, developers must understand how to apply architecture-level and coding-level techniques to implement desired security functions, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit potential exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, secure resources via strong authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls and sessions, and explore various implementation strategies through extensive hands-on exercises.

The course introduces various vulnerabilities by highlighting common programming pitfalls in .NET development. It also examines ASP.NET vulnerabilities in the context of environment settings and their impact. Furthermore, the discussion on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities covers general web application security challenges alongside specialized issues, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

Participants attending this course will

• Comprehend the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding practices
• Gain insights into 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
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding standards

Audience

Software Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the vital skills needed to shield applications from modern internet-based threats. It explores web vulnerabilities through practical PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing diverse injection attacks, script injection, weaknesses in PHP session handling, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or flawed input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related issues. For the latter category, we examine attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Throughout, participants learn the essential techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

Special attention is given to client-side security, addressing issues in JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces key PHP security extensions, including hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. We cover best hardening practices related to PHP configuration (php.ini settings), Apache, and general server setup. Additionally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided, enabling developers and testers to utilize security scanners, penetration testing frameworks, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced by hands-on exercises. These exercises demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, illustrate the application of mitigation techniques, and guide participants through the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Comprehend fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Explore web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and adhere to secure coding practices
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various PHP security features
• Identify common coding mistakes and discover how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This combined core training provides an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing via the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It offers a level 100 overview of SDL's fundamental building blocks, followed by design techniques aimed at detecting and correcting flaws during the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course outlines typical security-relevant programming bugs in both managed and native code. It presents attack methods for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside their corresponding mitigation techniques, all illustrated through numerous hands-on exercises that offer participants a practical 'live hacking' experience. The training introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain a clear understanding of how these tools operate by applying them to the vulnerable code examples covered in the course through practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding

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

Learn 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 Greece, participants will learn how to formulate the proper security strategy to face the DevOps security challenge.

This premium, state-of-the-art, practical workshop immerses participants in the urgent realities of securing modern CI/CD pipelines. Tailored for security specialists, DevOps engineers, and developers keen on mastering advanced pipeline breach defense, the session combines live attack simulations with industry-standard tools and actionable defense strategies.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) program is a practical course tailored to empower professionals with the expertise to weave security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring robust software development from the planning phase through to deployment.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals aiming to embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines, thereby guaranteeing the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

• Comprehend the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure every stage of the CI/CD pipeline utilizing automated tools.
• Apply secure coding standards and perform vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare for the ECDE certification through practical labs and comprehensive review.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course tailored to your team’s workflows or toolchain, please contact us to arrange.

Based on the latest OWASP GenAI Security Project guidance, participants will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate AI-specific threats through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for web developers and leaders who wish to explore and implement the OWASP Top 10 reference standard to secure their web applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to strategize, implement, secure, and monitor their web applications and services using the OWASP Top 10 document.

This instructor-led live training, conducted in Greece (either online or onsite), targets developers, engineers, and architects who aim to apply the WSTG testing framework, principles, and techniques to secure their web applications and services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use the WSTG to implement testing processes and techniques within the web development lifecycle.
• Explore different testing techniques to customize the WSTG framework based on business needs.
• Perform various security testing methods to protect web applications from risks and attacks.
• Create an assessment report to document security testing findings and results.

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

This course addresses secure coding concepts and principles using ASP.NET, grounded in the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an open community dedicated to producing freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

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