CertNexus CyberSAFE Training Course

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

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

• Install and configure 389 Directory Server.
• Understand the features and architecture of 389 Directory Server.
• Learn how to configure the directory server using the web console and CLI.
• Set up and monitor replication for high availability and load balancing.
• Manage LDAP authentication using SSSD for faster performance.
• Integrate 389 Directory Server with Microsoft Active Directory.

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

• Explain application security concepts and common vulnerabilities
• Describe ABAP programming best practices and the proper handling of SY-SUBRC
• Understand injection vulnerabilities
• Describe security testing tools
• Explain ATC and CVA

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or on-site) targets system administrators aiming to use Microsoft Active Directory for managing and securing data access.

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

• Set up and configure Active Directory.
• Establish a domain and define access rights for 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.

This course addresses the essential secure coding topics pertinent to a broad range of web application developers. It educates participants on the principles of secure programming by examining specific code samples, identifying security vulnerabilities, and implementing effective remediation strategies.

Throughout the course, students will observe demonstrations of real-world attacks and learn how to prevent them, building the confidence needed to enhance the security posture of their applications.

Duration: 3 days
Target Audience: Developers seeking to deepen their expertise in secure coding practices.

Learning Outcomes
• Participants will acquire knowledge in:
• Web Application Security.
• Common Web Application Risks.
• Penetration Testing of Demo Web Applications.
• Data Validation.
• Authentication.
• Session Management.
• Secure SDLC.

Building secure networked applications can be challenging, even for developers who have previously worked with various cryptographic components (such as encryption and digital signatures). To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, the course begins by establishing a strong foundation on the core requirements of secure communication: secure authentication, integrity, confidentiality, remote identity verification, and anonymity. It also addresses common threats that compromise these requirements and presents practical, real-world solutions.

As cryptography is a cornerstone of network security, the course examines essential 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, highlighting typical use cases and practical considerations, such as public key infrastructures. The course also introduces security protocols across various domains of secure communication, with a detailed analysis of widely adopted protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are discussed, covering both specific algorithms and protocols. Examples include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each vulnerability, the course outlines practical implications and potential consequences, again avoiding deep mathematical derivations.

Finally, given that XML technology is central to data exchange in networked applications, the course covers XML security. This includes the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, alongside 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
• Understand the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses across different OSI layers
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Understand recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Gain 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 program explores the fundamental principles of safeguarding C/C++ code against potential exploits by malicious actors. Participants will learn how to mitigate risks associated with memory management and input handling, while mastering the core tenets of writing robust and secure software.

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

In addition to introducing the security components of the Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security issues within the Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services begins with the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises cover 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 illustrated through several practical exercises, allowing participants to explore the discussed APIs and tools themselves.

The course also reviews and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond the typical bugs made by Java programmers, the security vulnerabilities covered include 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 possible mitigation techniques.

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
• Understand the security concepts of web services
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions of Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Get information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and its Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to minimize exposure to the most critical security vulnerabilities commonly found in other languages, such as C/C++. However, software developers and architects must do more than just utilize the positive security features of the Java environment; they must also be vigilant about the numerous vulnerabilities that still pose significant risks in Java development (negative security).

The course introduces security services by first providing a concise overview of cryptographic foundations, establishing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and functionality of relevant components. Participants engage with these components through practical exercises, allowing them to explore the discussed APIs firsthand.

The curriculum also examines and explains 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 corresponding attacks are illustrated through 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
• Gain knowledge of Web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Learn to effectively utilize various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Receive information on 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 into the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust mechanisms for security development, it is essential for developers to master the architectural and coding-level techniques required to implement necessary security functions, prevent vulnerabilities, and mitigate their exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with practical skills through extensive hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, safeguard resources via strong authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls and sessions, and explore various functional implementations, among other critical topics.

The course introduces various vulnerabilities by first examining typical programming issues encountered when using .NET. It further discusses ASP.NET vulnerabilities, addressing how different environment settings and their impacts affect security. Additionally, the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities covers 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

• Gain a solid understanding of fundamental security concepts, IT security principles, and secure coding practices
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn effective strategies to avoid them
• Master the utilization of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical expertise in using security testing tools
• Recognize common coding mistakes and understand how to prevent them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access valuable resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Software Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills needed to fortify applications against modern internet-based threats. The curriculum explores web vulnerabilities through PHP-centric examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing various injection attacks, script injections, session handling flaws, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-related vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as inadequate or missing input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related problems. 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 critical techniques and functions to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. Several PHP security extensions are introduced, including hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Comprehensive hardening practices are provided for PHP configuration (php.ini settings), Apache, and server infrastructure in general. Additionally, the course offers an overview of diverse security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, such as security scanners, penetration testing and exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

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

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Explore web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Gain practical knowledge of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various PHP security features
• Identify common coding errors and learn how to avoid them
• Stay updated on recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Acquire practical experience using security testing tools
• Receive resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This instructor-led live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use FreeIPA to centralize the 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 Serbia (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to utilize Okta for identity and access management.

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

• Configure, integrate, and manage Okta.
• Integrate Okta into an existing application.
• Implement security with multi-factor authentication.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at 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:

• Set up the necessary server environment to start configuring 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 extend identity management securely across different systems or applications.
• Access and manage authentication, authorization, and identity services through REST APIs.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish 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.