Secure Coding Training in Transylvania Central

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.

Implementing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who may have previously used various cryptographic building blocks (such as encryption and digital signatures). To help participants understand the role and usage of these cryptographic primitives, a solid foundation is provided on the main requirements of secure communication – secure acknowledgement, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification and anonymity – while also presenting the typical problems that may damage these requirements along with real-world solutions.

As cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the most important cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement are discussed. Instead of presenting an in-depth mathematical background, these elements are discussed from a developer's perspective, showing typical use-case examples and practical considerations related to the use of crypto, such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols in many areas of secure communication are introduced, with an in-depth discussion on the most widely-used protocol families such as IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Typical crypto vulnerabilities are discussed both related to certain crypto algorithms and cryptographic protocols, such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE and similar, as well as the RSA timing attack. In each case, the practical considerations and potential consequences are described for each problem, again, without going into deep mathematical details.

Finally, as XML technology is central for data exchange by networked applications, the security aspects of XML are described. This includes the usage of XML within web services and SOAP messages alongside protection measures such as XML signature and XML encryption – as well as weaknesses in those protection measures 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 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 strict defenses against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and attempts to bypass input validation. This course explores prevalent vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will implement secure coding standards, leverage static analysis tools, and adopt defensive programming strategies to eradicate weaknesses, enforce rigorous input sanitization, and produce hardened software capable of withstanding cyber threats.

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

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 required to build applications that are resilient against modern Internet-based threats. It explores web vulnerabilities using PHP-specific examples, extending beyond the OWASP Top Ten to address various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. The curriculum categorizes PHP-related vulnerabilities into standard types such as missing or incorrect input validation, flawed error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related problems. Special attention is given to advanced threats like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service attacks via magic floats, and hash table collision exploits. Participants will learn the most effective techniques and functions for mitigating these risks.

A significant focus is placed on client-side security, addressing issues within JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces essential PHP extensions such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Participants will receive guidance on hardening best practices related to PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache settings, and general server security. Finally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided, including security scanners, penetration testing methodologies, 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, illustrate how to apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding principles.
• Explore web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to avoid them.
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and adopt secure coding practices.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Master the use of various security features available in PHP.
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to prevent them.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework.
• Gain hands-on 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 Transylvania Central, participants will learn how to formulate the appropriate security strategy to confront the DevOps security challenge.

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 examines secure coding concepts and principles within ASP.NET, utilizing the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is an online community that provides freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

The course explores the security features of the .NET Framework and demonstrates how to secure web applications effectively.