Application Security in the Cloud Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced developers seeking to understand and apply secure coding practices, identify security risks in software, and implement defenses against cyber threats.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Understanding prevalent security vulnerabilities in web and software applications.
• Analyzing security threats and exploitation techniques employed by attackers.
• Implementing secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.
• Utilizing security testing tools to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.

Description:

The CCSK Plus program, spanning two days, encompasses all material from the CCSK Foundation course and enhances it with extensive, hands-on laboratory sessions during the second day. Participants will apply their learning through a series of exercises centered on a scenario that securely transitions a fictional organization to the cloud. Upon completion, students will be thoroughly prepared for the CCSK certification exam, which is sponsored by the Cloud Security Alliance. While the second day includes additional lectures, the majority of time is dedicated to assessing, building, and securing cloud infrastructure through practical exercises.

Objectives:

This two-day course starts with CCSK Basic training, followed by a second day featuring supplementary content and practical activities.

Target Audience:

Although designed for security professionals, this course is also highly beneficial for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of cloud security.

Implementing 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, the course first establishes a solid foundation on the core requirements of secure communication—secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also highlights typical threats to these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

Since cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course discusses the most important algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on deep mathematical backgrounds, these elements are presented from a developer's perspective, illustrating typical use-case examples and practical considerations related to cryptography, such as public key infrastructures. 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, both concerning specific crypto algorithms and protocols, such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and others, as well as RSA timing attacks. For each issue, practical considerations and potential consequences are described, without delving into complex mathematical details.

Finally, given that XML technology is central to data exchange for networked applications, the security aspects of XML are covered. This includes the usage of XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures such as XML signature and XML encryption. The course also addresses weaknesses in these protection measures and XML-specific security issues like 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
• Understand the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses at different OSI layers
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Understand some recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Get information about some recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand security concepts of Web services
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Developing secure C and C++ applications demands stringent defenses 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 implement secure coding guidelines, utilize static analysis tools, and adopt defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and build resilient software capable of withstanding cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java developers do not necessarily master all the security services offered by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities relevant to web applications written in Java.

Alongside introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security issues in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Discussions on specific services are grounded in the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. Through various exercises, the course covers declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, as well as both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. The use of all components is demonstrated through practical exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also examines and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. In addition to typical bugs committed by Java programmers, the security vulnerabilities introduced cover both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and relevant 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 utilize 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 how to avoid them
• Receive information on 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 developers often lack mastery over the security services provided by their development platforms and may remain unaware of the specific vulnerabilities affecting their projects. This course is designed for developers working with both Java and PHP, equipping them with the essential skills needed to build applications resilient against modern internet-based threats.

The course explores the layers of Java security architecture by addressing access control, authentication, authorization, secure communication, and various cryptographic functions. It also introduces PHP APIs 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, with a particular emphasis on client-side security issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5.

General web vulnerabilities are discussed through examples aligned with the OWASP Top Ten, covering injection attacks, script injections, session handling flaws, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. Java- and PHP-specific language problems and runtime environment issues are categorized into standard vulnerability types, including missing or improper input validation, misuse of security features, incorrect error and exception handling, time- and state-related problems, code quality issues, and mobile code-related vulnerabilities.

Participants will have the opportunity to test the discussed APIs, tools, and configuration effects firsthand. The introduction of vulnerabilities is supported by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to fix bugs and apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

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 how to avoid them
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Learn to utilize various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop 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 common coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in Java and PHP frameworks and libraries
• Receive resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and its Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to eliminate many of the severe security vulnerabilities common in other languages, such as C and C++. However, software developers and architects must do more than just utilize the security features of the Java ecosystem (positive security); they must also recognize and understand the significant vulnerabilities that still impact Java development (negative security).

This course begins with a concise overview of cryptographic foundations, establishing a common baseline to grasp the purpose and functionality of relevant components. Participants will explore the application of these components through practical exercises, allowing them to personally test and understand the discussed APIs.

The curriculum also examines and explains the most frequent and critical programming flaws within the Java language and platform, addressing both typical errors made by Java programmers and specific language or environment-related issues. All vulnerabilities and corresponding attack vectors are demonstrated via accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and effective mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding principles
• Explore web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn strategies to prevent them
• Master the utilization of various security features within the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework
• Access resources 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 tools for security development, developers must understand how to apply architecture- and code-level programming techniques to implement desired security features, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit their exploitation.

This course aims to teach developers, through extensive hands-on exercises, how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources via strong authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls and sessions, introduce alternative implementations for specific functionalities, and more.

The course introduces various vulnerabilities by highlighting typical programming errors made when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities covers various environment settings and their impacts. Furthermore, the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges, as well as special issues and attack vectors such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to avoid them
• Master the use of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical knowledge in utilizing security testing tools
• Recognize typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the critical skills needed to protect their applications from modern internet-based threats. Through PHP-based examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, the program covers various injection attacks, script injections, session handling vulnerabilities, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or improper input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related problems. In the latter category, we examine attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Participants will learn the essential techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues related to 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. Best practices for hardening are provided regarding PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache, and server settings generally. Additionally, an overview of security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers is presented, covering security scanners, penetration testing, exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

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

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 understand how to avoid them
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various PHP security features
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to prevent them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework
• Acquire practical experience using security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive training module offers a detailed look at secure software design, development, and testing methodologies, guided by the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It begins with a Level 100 overview of the fundamental SDL building blocks, progressing to design techniques aimed at detecting and correcting flaws during the early stages of the development process.

Addressing the development phase, the course outlines common security-related programming bugs found in both managed and native code environments. Potential attack vectors associated with these vulnerabilities are presented alongside their corresponding mitigation strategies. Participants engage in hands-on exercises that provide practical, live-hacking experience. The curriculum also introduces various security testing methodologies and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Through practical exercises, participants apply these tools to previously discussed vulnerable code, gaining a deeper understanding of their operation.

Upon completion, participants will be able to

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

Familiarize themselves with the essential steps of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle

Acquire knowledge of secure design and development practices

Learn the principles of secure implementation

Understand security testing methodology

• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Target Audience

Software Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led live course in Romania, participants will learn how to formulate the appropriate security strategy to confront the DevOps security challenge.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) program is a practical course designed to empower professionals with the expertise needed to integrate security measures throughout the entire DevOps lifecycle, thereby ensuring secure software development from the initial planning stages through to final deployment.

Delivered as an instructor-led, live training session—available either online or onsite—this program targets intermediate-level software engineers and DevOps practitioners who aim to weave security practices directly into their CI/CD pipelines, guaranteeing that code delivery remains both secure and compliant.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.
• Securing all phases of the CI/CD pipeline through the use of automated tools.
• Adopting secure coding standards and executing vulnerability scans.
• Preparing effectively for the ECDE certification by engaging in practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures combined with interactive discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipeline environments.
• Guided exercises dedicated to secure development and deployment processes.

Customization Options

• For teams seeking tailored training aligned with their specific workflows or toolchains, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

This course 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 principles and practices for Java using the testing methodology of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community that produces freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

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

The course examines the security features of the .NET Framework and provides guidance on securing web applications.