Application Security Training in Sofia

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

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

• Understand common security vulnerabilities in web and software applications.
• Analyze security threats and exploit techniques used by attackers.
• Implement secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.
• Use security testing tools to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

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

Delivered as an instructor-led live training session, available either online or on-site, this course targets intermediate-level software engineers and DevOps practitioners who aim to incorporate robust security protocols into their CI/CD pipelines, ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

• Grasping the core principles and operational practices of DevSecOps.
• Securing each phase of the CI/CD pipeline using automated security tools.
• Applying secure coding methodologies and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Preparing for the ECDE certification through practical laboratory exercises and comprehensive review.

Course Delivery Format

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipeline environments.
• Supervised exercises focused on secure development and deployment strategies.

Customization Options

• For personalized training tailored to your team’s specific workflows or toolchain, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

Developing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have prior experience with cryptographic building blocks like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and usage of these cryptographic primitives, the course first establishes a solid foundation regarding the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses common vulnerabilities that threaten these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is central to network security, the curriculum covers essential cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematical theory, these topics are explored from a developer's perspective, illustrating typical use cases and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures (PKI). The course also introduces security protocols across various domains, providing an in-depth analysis of widely used protocol families like IPsec and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined concerning both specific algorithms and protocols. Topics include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, practical implications and potential consequences are described without delving into deep mathematical details.

Since XML technology is vital for data exchange in networked applications, the course also covers XML security aspects. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection mechanisms like XML Signature and XML Encryption. Additionally, it addresses weaknesses in these protections and XML-specific threats 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++ code demands rigorous defenses against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This program explores vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will apply secure coding guidelines, static analysis tools, and defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and deliver hardened software that is resilient against cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java developers often lack a comprehensive grasp of the security services provided by Java and the various vulnerabilities that affect web applications built with it.

This course not only introduces the security components of the Standard Java Edition but also addresses security concerns within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion begins with the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication before diving into specific services. Various exercises cover both declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, as well as transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Participants engage in practical exercises to explore and apply the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, along with web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond typical bugs made by Java programmers, the security vulnerabilities covered include language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Comprehend the core concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding.
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand how to avoid them.
• Understand the security concepts underlying web services.
• Learn to utilize various security features within the Java development environment.
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Understand the security solutions offered by Java EE.
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to prevent them.
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework.
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools.
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

Today, numerous programming languages can compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. This environment offers robust tools for security development; however, developers must understand how to apply architectural and coding-level techniques to implement the desired security measures, prevent vulnerabilities, or mitigate their exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources via strong authentication and authorization, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, and explore various implementation options through extensive hands-on exercises.

The introduction of vulnerabilities begins by highlighting common programming errors specific to .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers various environment settings and their impact. Furthermore, the topic of ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges as well as specialized issues and attack vectors, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

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 avoid them
• Master the use of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Gain practical experience with security testing tools
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid 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 make their applications resilient against modern Internet-based threats. The curriculum explores web vulnerabilities through practical PHP 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. 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 problems. Specific topics include mitigating risks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Participants will master the key techniques and functions required to mitigate these identified risks.

A special emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces several PHP extensions relevant to security, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptographic operations, as well as 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 server management. Additionally, the course provides an overview of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration best practices are reinforced through hands-on exercises. These demonstrations illustrate the impact of successful attacks, show how to apply mitigation strategies, and introduce the use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending 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 avoid them
• Learn about client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Master the use of various PHP security features
• Avoid typical coding mistakes and understand common pitfalls
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework
• Acquire practical knowledge on using security testing tools
• Receive resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive Core training introduces the principles of secure software design, development, and testing via the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It offers a Level 100 overview of the SDL's foundational elements, followed by design strategies to identify and rectify flaws during the early phases of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course surveys common security-related programming errors in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside corresponding mitigation techniques, all illustrated through hands-on exercises that offer participants engaging, live hacking experiences. The introduction to various security testing methods is complemented by demonstrations of the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain insight into the operation of these tools by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code through practical exercises.

Upon completion of this course, participants will

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

Become familiar with the essential steps of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle

Acquire skills in secure design and development practices

Learn the principles of secure implementation

Understand security testing methodologies

• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Target Audience

Developers, Managers

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

This course aims to assist with the following:

1. Enabling developers to master secure coding techniques.
2. Assisting software testers in assessing application security before production deployment.
3. Helping software architects understand application-related risks.
4. Guiding team leaders in setting security baselines for developers.
5. Assisting web masters in configuring servers to avoid misconfigurations.

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles for Java, utilizing the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is a global online community dedicated to producing freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies aimed at enhancing web application security.

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

Participants will explore the .NET Framework's security features and learn effective strategies for securing web applications.