How to Write Secure Code Training Course

Developing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers familiar with cryptographic building blocks like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, this course begins by establishing a solid foundation on the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also highlights typical issues that can compromise these requirements alongside practical solutions.

Since cryptography is central to network security, the course covers essential algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematical theory, these topics are explored from a developer’s viewpoint, featuring real-world use cases and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures (PKI). The curriculum also introduces security protocols used across various domains of secure communication, with an in-depth examination of widely adopted protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are analyzed, both regarding specific algorithms and protocols. Topics include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding Oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, the course details practical implications and potential consequences without delving into deep mathematical explanations.

Given that XML technology is vital for data exchange in networked applications, the course also addresses XML security. This covers the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, along with protection mechanisms like XML Signature and XML Encryption. Additionally, it explores weaknesses in these protections and XML-specific threats such as XML injection, XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, XML bombs, and XPath injection.

Participants attending this course will

• Comprehend 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
• Understand essential security protocols
• Recognize recent attacks targeting cryptosystems
• Acquire knowledge of recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand the security concepts underlying web services
• Access sources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Writing secure C and C++ code demands rigorous defense against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This program examines vulnerability patterns including buffer overflows, use-after-free, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants apply secure coding guidelines, static analysis tools, and defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and deliver hardened software resilient against cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java developers often do not fully master the diverse security services provided by Java, nor are they always conscious of the various vulnerabilities pertinent to web applications developed in Java.

Aside from introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security concerns related to Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services builds upon the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. A range of exercises focuses on declarative and programmatic security techniques within JEE, while both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services are explored. The application of all these components is illustrated through practical exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws associated with the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond the typical errors made by Java developers, the covered security vulnerabilities include both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and their corresponding attacks are demonstrated through straightforward exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and potential mitigation techniques.

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
• Comprehend the security concepts underlying web services
• Acquire skills in utilizing various security features of the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions offered by Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Obtain resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, numerous programming languages enable code compilation for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust security development capabilities, developers must master architecture-level and coding-level techniques to implement desired security features, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit their potential exploitation.

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 using strong authentication and authorization mechanisms, manage remote procedure calls and sessions, and explore various implementation strategies for enhanced security.

The course begins by introducing various vulnerabilities, starting with common programming pitfalls in .NET. It then examines ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities, including the impact of different environment settings. Furthermore, the discussion covers general web application security challenges alongside specialized issues and attack vectors, such as ViewState manipulation and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding principles
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand prevention strategies
• Utilize the security features available in the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical expertise in employing security testing tools
• Recognize typical coding errors and learn how to sidestep them
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills required to build applications that are resilient against modern internet-based threats. Through practical PHP examples, we explore web vulnerabilities that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten list, covering various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload risks, and more. The curriculum introduces PHP-specific vulnerabilities by grouping them into standard categories such as inadequate input validation, incorrect error and exception management, misuse of security features, and time- or state-dependent issues. Specific topics include mitigating open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service attacks via magic floats, and hash table collision exploits. Participants will learn the critical techniques and functions needed to counter these risks effectively.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5 vulnerabilities. The course introduces key PHP security extensions for cryptography (such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL) and input validation (including Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier). Best practices for hardening your environment are covered in detail, including PHP configuration (php.ini settings), Apache adjustments, and general server security. Additionally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided, enabling developers and testers to utilise security scanners, penetration testing methods, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the explanation of vulnerabilities and the discussion of configuration practices are reinforced with hands-on exercises. These practical sessions demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, illustrate how to implement mitigation strategies, and guide you through using specific extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of IT security and secure coding
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to avoid them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and adhere to secure coding standards
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography principles
• Learn to utilise PHP's built-in security features effectively
• Recognise typical coding errors and understand how to prevent them
• Stay updated on recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Acquire hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials for secure coding

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive SDL core training provides an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing methodologies through the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It begins with a level 100 overview of the fundamental building blocks of SDL, followed by design techniques aimed at detecting and resolving flaws during the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course outlines typical security-related programming bugs found in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside associated mitigation techniques, all explained through a series of hands-on exercises that offer participants engaging, live hacking experiences. The introduction to various security testing methods is followed by a demonstration of the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain a practical understanding of these tools by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code in numerous practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand the fundamental 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 methodologies

• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led live course in India, participants will learn how to formulate a robust security strategy to address DevOps security challenges.

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

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical course tailored to empower professionals with the expertise to embed security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, thereby facilitating secure software development from the initial planning stages to final deployment.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level software engineers and DevOps specialists aiming to integrate security protocols into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant code.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Securing each phase of the CI/CD pipeline through the use of automated tools.
• Applying secure coding standards and performing vulnerability scanning.
• Preparing for the ECDE certification via practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on engagement with DevSecOps tools within simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises emphasizing secure development and deployment strategies.

Customization Options

• For teams wishing to customize this training based on specific workflows or toolchains, please contact us to make arrangements.

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 India (online or onsite) is designed for web developers and leaders who wish to explore and implement the OWASP Top 10 reference standard to enhance their web application security.

By the end of this training, participants will be capable of strategizing, implementing, securing, and monitoring their web applications and services using the OWASP Top 10 document.

This instructor-led live training (online or on-site) is tailored for developers, engineers, and architects who wish to utilize the WSTG testing framework, principles, and techniques to secure their web applications and services.

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

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

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

This programme focuses on the fundamental principles of secure coding within ASP.NET, leveraging the testing methodologies established by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is a vibrant online community dedicated to producing freely accessible articles, guidelines, documentation, tools, and technologies aimed at enhancing web application security.

The course delves into the security features of the .NET Framework and demonstrates effective strategies for safeguarding web applications.