Cybersecurity Advanced Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is targeted at system administrators who wish to use 389 Directory Server to configure and manage LDAP-based authentication and authorization.

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

• Install and configure 389 Directory Server.
• Comprehend the features and architecture of 389 Directory Server.
• Learn how to configure the directory server using both the web console and CLI.
• Establish and monitor replication to ensure high availability and load balancing.
• Manage LDAP authentication using SSSD to enhance performance.
• Integrate 389 Directory Server with Microsoft Active Directory.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is targeted at system administrators who wish to utilize Microsoft Active Directory to manage and secure data access.

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

• Set up and configure Active Directory.
• Set up a domain and define access rights of users and devices.
• Manage users and machines through Group Policies.
• Control access to file servers.
• Set up a Certificate Service and manage certificates.
• Implement and manage services such as encryption, certificates, and authentication.

Android is an open platform for mobile devices such as handsets and tablets. It offers a wide range of security features designed to simplify the development of secure software; however, it lacks certain security aspects found in other handheld platforms. This course provides a comprehensive overview of these features and highlights the most critical gaps related to the underlying Linux environment, the file system, and general Android ecosystem dynamics, including the use of permissions and other software development components.

We explore common security pitfalls and vulnerabilities in both native code and Java applications, offering recommendations and best practices to prevent and mitigate them. Many discussed issues are illustrated with real-world examples and case studies. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of how to utilize security testing tools to uncover security-related programming bugs.

Upon completing this course, participants will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Gain knowledge of Android security mechanisms
• Learn to effectively utilize various security features of the Android platform
• Acquire information on recent Java vulnerabilities specific to Android
• Understand typical coding errors and how to avoid them
• Develop insight into native code vulnerabilities on Android
• Recognize the severe consequences of insecure buffer handling in native code
• Comprehend architectural protection techniques and their limitations
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Target Audience

Professionals

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

Over the course of three days, this training provides an introduction to safeguarding C/C++ code against malicious exploitation, particularly regarding vulnerabilities linked to memory management and input handling. Participants will learn the core principles for developing secure software.

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

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 provides an introduction to fundamental security concepts, offering a broad perspective on vulnerability types across different programming languages and platforms. It explains how to manage software security risks throughout the various phases of the software development lifecycle. Moving beyond deep technical intricacies, the course highlights prevalent and critical vulnerabilities in modern development technologies and addresses the challenges of security testing, presenting practical techniques and tools for identifying issues within your code.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the basic principles of security, IT security, and secure coding practices.
• Identify web vulnerabilities affecting both server-side and client-side environments.
• Recognize the severe implications of improper buffer handling.
• Gain awareness of recent vulnerabilities within development environments and frameworks.
• Learn about common coding errors and strategies to prevent them.
• Understand the approaches and methodologies used in security testing.

Target Audience

Managers

This instructor-led live training in Romania (online or onsite) targets system administrators who wish to utilize FreeIPA to centralize authentication, authorization, and account information for their organization's users, groups, and machines.

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

• Install and configure FreeIPA.
• Manage Linux users and clients from a single central location.
• Use FreeIPA's CLI, Web UI and RPC interface to set up and manage permissions.
• Enable Single Sign On authentication across all systems, services and applications.
• Integrate FreeIPA with Windows Active Directory.
• Backup, replicate and migrate an FreeIPA server.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to utilize Okta for identity and access management.

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

• Configure, integrate, and manage Okta.
• Integrate Okta into existing applications.
• Implement security measures using multi-factor authentication.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to install, configure, manage, and secure LDAP directories using OpenLDAP.

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

• Understand the structure and operation of LDAP directories.
• Install and configure OpenLDAP for various deployment environments.
• Implement access control, authentication, and replication mechanisms.
• Use OpenLDAP with third-party services and applications.

This instructor-led live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to use OpenAM to manage identity and access controls for web applications.

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

• Configure the necessary server environment to start setting up authentication and access controls using OpenAM.
• Implement single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user self-service features for web applications.
• Use federation services (OAuth 2.0, OpenID, SAML v2.0, etc.) to securely extend identity management across different systems or applications.
• Access and manage authentication, authorization, and identity services through REST APIs.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who want to use OpenDJ to manage their organization's user credentials in a production environment.

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

• Install and configure OpenDJ.
• Maintain an OpenDJ server, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing for performance.
• Create and manage multiple OpenDJ databases.
• Backup and migrate an OpenDJ server.