Application Security for Developers Training Course

Developing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have previously utilized various cryptographic building blocks like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, we first establish a solid foundation regarding the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. We also highlight typical threats that can undermine these requirements, alongside real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is a critical component of network security, we discuss the most important algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on deep mathematical backgrounds, we approach these topics from a developer's perspective, providing typical use-case examples and practical considerations, such as public key infrastructures. We introduce security protocols across various areas of secure communication, offering an in-depth look at widely-used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

We also address common cryptographic vulnerabilities associated with specific algorithms and protocols, such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, we describe practical considerations and potential consequences without delving into complex mathematical details.

Finally, since XML technology is central to data exchange for networked applications, we cover XML security aspects. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures like XML Signature and XML Encryption. We also examine weaknesses in these protections 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 the 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
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Comprehend essential security protocols
• Understand recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Gain insights into recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand security concepts for Web services
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Adopting cloud technologies transforms how applications are constructed, deployed, and maintained, shifting responsibilities between service providers and customers. This shift introduces cloud-native platforms—such as containers, serverless computing, and managed services—which necessitate adapted security controls. Consequently, security strategies must encompass infrastructure hardening, identity and access management, data protection, secure development methodologies, and cloud-specific threat vectors.

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

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the cloud shared-responsibility model and apply its principles to 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 cloud-hosted applications.
• Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (including SAST, DAST, IAST, and RASP) and adopt shift-left practices.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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

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

This course, in addition to introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, addresses security issues within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services begins with the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises focus on declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services are examined. The application of all components is demonstrated through several practical exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also reviews and explains the most common and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond typical errors made by Java programmers, the introduced security vulnerabilities cover both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and potential mitigation techniques.

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
• Understand the security concepts of web services
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions of Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Gain information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Obtain sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Even seasoned programmers often do not fully master the various security services offered by their development platforms, nor are they always aware of the diverse vulnerabilities relevant to their projects. This course targets developers using both Java and PHP, equipping them with essential skills to make their applications resilient against contemporary Internet-based attacks.

The course walks through the layers of Java's security architecture by addressing access control, authentication, authorization, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. It also introduces specific APIs for securing PHP code, such as OpenSSL for cryptography and HTML Purifier for input validation. On the server side, best practices are provided for hardening and configuring the operating system, web container, file system, SQL server, and PHP itself, while placing special emphasis on client-side security regarding JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5 vulnerabilities.

General web vulnerabilities are discussed through 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 issues stemming from the runtime environment, 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 themselves. Each introduction to vulnerabilities is supported by hands-on exercises demonstrating the consequences of successful attacks, showing how to correct bugs and apply mitigation techniques, while introducing the use of various extensions and tools.

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
• 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

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, numerous programming languages are available for compiling code to the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers powerful tools for security development, developers must understand how to apply architecture- and code-level programming techniques to implement desired security functionalities, avoid vulnerabilities, or limit their exploitation.

This course aims to teach developers through extensive hands-on exercises how to prevent untrusted code from performing privileged actions, protect resources via robust authentication and authorization, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, and explore various implementations for specific functionalities, among other topics.

The introduction to various vulnerabilities begins by examining typical programming issues encountered when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers various environment settings and their impacts. Finally, the topic of ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses not only general web application security challenges but also special issues and attack methods, such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding.
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them.
• Learn to utilize various security features of the .NET development environment.
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools.
• Learn about common coding mistakes and how to prevent them.
• Gain information about recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET.
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the vital skills needed to build applications that are resilient against modern internet-based threats. We explore web vulnerabilities through PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing various injection attacks, script injection, weaknesses in PHP session handling, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as insufficient or flawed input validation, improper error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related issues. For the latter, we examine attacks like open_basedir bypass, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. In each scenario, participants will learn the essential techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5 vulnerabilities. We introduce several PHP security extensions, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, and Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Best practices for hardening are covered in the context of PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache, and general server setup. Additionally, we provide an overview of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing tools, exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the exploration of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced with hands-on exercises. These demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, show how to implement mitigation strategies, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants in this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding.
• Understand web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them.
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Learn to utilize various security features within PHP.
• Identify common coding mistakes and understand how to avoid them.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in PHP frameworks.
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools.
• Receive resources and further reading on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

The Comprehensive SDL Core training provides an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing methodologies through the lens of Microsoft's Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It offers a level 100 overview of the fundamental building blocks of SDL, followed by design techniques to help identify and remediate vulnerabilities during the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course outlines common security-related programming defects in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for these vulnerabilities alongside corresponding mitigation strategies, all demonstrated through hands-on exercises that provide participants with practical experience in live hacking scenarios. The curriculum 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 previously discussed vulnerable codebases through practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand foundational concepts of general 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 resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led, live course in Taiwan, participants will learn how to formulate the proper security strategy to face the DevOps security challenge.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) program is a practical course designed to empower professionals with the skills necessary to integrate 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 engineers and DevOps practitioners who aim to embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines, thereby ensuring 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 each stage of the CI/CD pipeline using automated tools.
• Apply secure coding practices and conduct vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare effectively for the ECDE certification through practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools in simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises focused on secure development and deployment.

Course Customization Options

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

This Course in Taiwan aims to help in the following:

1. Help Developers to master the techniques of writing Secure Code
2. Help Software Testers to test the security of the application before publishing to the production environment
3. Help Software Architects to understand the risks surrounding the applications
4. Help Team Leaders to set the security base lines for the developers
5. Help Web Masters to configure the Servers to avoid miss-configurations

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles for Java, utilizing the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). The Open Web Application Security Project is an online community that provides freely accessible articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies dedicated to web application security.

This course covers secure coding concepts and principles using ASP.NET, based on the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is an online community that provides freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security.

This course explores the .NET Framework security features and demonstrates how to secure web applications.