Application Security Training in Natal

This instructor-led, live training in Natal (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced developers who aim to grasp and apply secure coding practices, identify software security risks, and implement defenses against cyber threats.

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

• Comprehend common security vulnerabilities in web and software applications.
• Analyze security threats and exploitation techniques utilized by attackers.
• Implement secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.
• Utilize security testing tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical, hands-on program designed to empower professionals with the expertise needed to weave security throughout the entire DevOps lifecycle, ensuring robust security from the initial planning phases through to final deployment.

This live, instructor-led training—available both online and on-site—is tailored for intermediate-level software engineers and DevOps specialists who aim to incorporate security protocols into their CI/CD pipelines, guaranteeing the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

• Comprehend the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure all stages of the CI/CD pipeline utilizing automated tools.
• Adopt secure coding standards and perform vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare effectively for the ECDE certification through practical laboratory exercises and review sessions.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises concentrating on secure development and deployment methodologies.

Customization Options

• For a tailored training experience aligned with your team’s specific workflows or toolchain, please reach out to us to arrange your custom session.

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

• Articulate the principles of application security and potential vulnerabilities
• Outline ABAP programming best practices, including the proper handling of SY-SUBRC
• Gain a deep understanding of injection vulnerabilities
• Identify and utilize security testing tools
• Explain the functionality of ATC and CVA

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

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, the course begins by establishing a solid foundation on the core requirements of secure communication—secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses common threats that compromise these requirements and presents real-world solutions.

As cryptography is central to network security, the course covers key algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematics, these topics are explored from a developer’s perspective, featuring typical use-case examples and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures. The course introduces security protocols used in secure communication, offering an in-depth look at widely adopted protocol families like IPsec and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are discussed, 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, the course outlines practical implications and potential consequences without delving into deep mathematical details.

Finally, recognizing the centrality of XML technology in data exchange for networked applications, the course examines the security aspects of XML. This includes the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, along with protection mechanisms like XML Signature and XML Encryption. It also addresses 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 fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Comprehend the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses across different OSI layers
• Gain practical knowledge of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Learn about recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Grasp security concepts for web services
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

The adoption of cloud technologies transforms how applications are developed, deployed, and managed, shifting the balance of responsibility between vendors and customers. This shift introduces cloud-native platforms—such as containers, serverless architectures, and managed services—which necessitate adapted security controls. Consequently, security strategies must encompass infrastructure hardening, identity and access management, data protection, secure development practices, and the mitigation of cloud-specific threat vectors.

This instructor-led, live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for intermediate-level developers, security engineers, and IT managers. The program focuses on providing practical, hands-on skills 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 completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Explaining the cloud shared-responsibility model and applying its principles to application security decisions.
• Hardening cloud infrastructure (IaaS), securing platform services (PaaS), and evaluating SaaS configurations.
• Implementing secure coding standards and OWASP-based mitigation patterns in cloud-hosted applications.
• Integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (including SAST, DAST, IAST, and RASP) and adopting shift-left security 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 focused on secure configuration, vulnerability scanning, attack simulation, and remediation planning.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Developing secure C and C++ applications demands robust protection against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and the circumvention of input validation. This program explores common vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will learn to apply secure coding standards, utilize static analysis tools, and implement defensive programming practices to eliminate weaknesses, ensure proper input sanitization, and build software that is resilient against cyber threats.

Even seasoned Java developers often struggle to fully master the extensive array of security services provided by Java, while also remaining unaware of the diverse vulnerabilities that can affect web applications built with Java.

In addition to introducing the security components of the Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security concerns within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion begins with the foundational principles of cryptography and secure communication before moving on to specific services. Various exercises focus on declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while covering both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Participants will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises, allowing them to explore 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 typical errors made by Java programmers, the covered security vulnerabilities include language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and related attack vectors are demonstrated through clear, easy-to-understand exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and possible mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand how to avoid them
• Comprehend the security concepts underlying web services
• Acquire skills in using various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions provided by Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and strategies to prevent them
• Receive information regarding recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Obtain practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Even seasoned developers often lack a comprehensive understanding of the security services provided by their development platforms, nor are they fully aware of the vulnerabilities pertinent to their projects. This course is designed for developers working with both Java and PHP, equipping them with the essential skills needed to make their applications resilient against modern internet-based threats.

We explore the layers of the Java security architecture by addressing access control, authentication, authorization, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. Additionally, we introduce various APIs that can be used to secure code in PHP, such as OpenSSL for cryptography and HTML Purifier for input validation. On the server side, we provide best practices for hardening and configuring the operating system, web container, file system, SQL server, and PHP itself, with a special focus on client-side security regarding JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5 vulnerabilities.

Common web vulnerabilities are discussed with examples aligned to the OWASP Top Ten, illustrating various injection attacks, script injections, session handling attacks, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. We also introduce Java- and PHP-specific language problems and issues arising from the runtime environment, categorized 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 the effects of configurations firsthand. Each introduction of 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 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 security concepts of Web services
• Gain 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
• Receive sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

Although the Java language and its Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to minimize the most common security vulnerabilities found in languages like C/C++, software developers and architects must do more than just utilize Java's positive security features. They also need to be vigilant about the numerous negative security vulnerabilities that remain relevant in modern Java development.

This course begins with a concise overview of cryptographic foundations, establishing a common baseline to understand the purpose and operation of applicable components. Participants will apply this knowledge through practical exercises, gaining hands-on experience with the discussed APIs.

The curriculum thoroughly examines the most frequent and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, addressing both typical errors made by Java developers and issues specific to the language and environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attack vectors are demonstrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and effective mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain a solid understanding of fundamental security concepts, IT security, and secure coding principles
• Learn about Web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and how to prevent them
• Acquire the skills to effectively use various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them
• Gain insight into 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 security development capabilities, developers must understand how to apply architecture-level and coding-level techniques to implement desired security features, prevent vulnerabilities, and mitigate their exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, safeguard resources through 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 issues in .NET development. It also examines ASP.NET vulnerabilities, including the impact of different environment settings. Additionally, it covers ASP.NET-specific security challenges, such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks, alongside broader web application security concerns.

Participants in this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding practices
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to avoid them
• Utilize the various security features available in the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Recognize typical coding errors and understand how to prevent them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in .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 needed to build applications that are resilient against modern internet-based threats. We explore web vulnerabilities through PHP examples, extending beyond the OWASP Top Ten to cover a wide range of issues, including various injection attacks, script injections, weaknesses in PHP session handling, insecure direct object references, file upload vulnerabilities, and more. PHP-related vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or improper input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related issues. For the latter, we examine attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. In every scenario, participants will learn the key techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A special emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing security concerns related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. We introduce several PHP extensions for security purposes, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Best practices for hardening are provided in the context of PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache, and general server settings. Finally, we provide an overview of various security testing tools and techniques that developers and testers can utilize, including security scanners, penetration testing and exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and the configuration practices are supported by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp 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 insight into client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various security features within PHP
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Receive sources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive SDL core training offers a deep dive into secure software design, development, and testing methodologies via the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It begins with a foundational Level 100 overview of the essential building blocks of SDL, progressing to design techniques aimed at identifying and remedying flaws during the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course examines common security-related programming bugs in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors associated with these vulnerabilities alongside corresponding mitigation strategies, all illustrated through hands-on exercises that provide participants with practical, live hacking experience. The training then introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain insight into how these tools operate by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code through practical exercises.

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.

Learn secure design and development practices.

Understand principles of secure implementation.

Comprehend security testing methodology.

• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led live course in Natal, participants will learn how to formulate a proper security strategy to tackle DevOps security challenges.

This Course in Natal aims to assist with the following:

1. Help Developers master the techniques of writing Secure Code
2. Help Software Testers verify the security of applications before publishing to the production environment
3. Help Software Architects understand the risks surrounding applications
4. Help Team Leaders establish security baselines for developers
5. Help Web Masters configure Servers to avoid misconfigurations

This course delves into secure coding principles and practices 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 available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles for ASP.NET, guided by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is an online community that develops 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 how to secure web applications.