Secure Developer .NET (Inc OWASP) Training Course

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

• Explain application security and common vulnerabilities
• Describe best practices for ABAP programming and handling SY-SUBRC
• Understand injection vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them
• Describe various security testing tools and their applications
• Explain the roles of ATC and CVA in ensuring code quality and security

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Ample exercises and practical activities
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

This course delves into the essential topics of secure coding that are pertinent to a wide range of web application developers. It aims to educate students on the principles of secure programming by examining specific code segments, identifying security vulnerabilities, and implementing effective fixes for these issues.

Throughout the course, you will observe demonstrations of real-world attacks and learn strategies to prevent them, thereby gaining confidence in enhancing the security of your applications.

Duration: 3 days
Who Should Attend: Developers seeking to expand their expertise in secure coding.

Upon Completion
• Students will acquire knowledge in:
• Web Application Security.
• Common Web Application Risks.
• Demonstrations of Web Application Penetration Testing.
• Data Validation.
• Authentication.
• Session Management.
• Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Android is an open platform designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It offers a wide array of security features to facilitate the development of secure software; however, it lacks some security aspects found in other handheld platforms. This course provides a comprehensive overview of these features, highlighting the most critical shortcomings related to the underlying Linux system, the file system, and the general environment, as well as issues concerning permissions and other Android software development components.

The course covers typical security pitfalls and vulnerabilities for both native code and Java applications, along with recommendations and best practices to avoid and mitigate these issues. Many of the discussed topics are supported by real-life examples and case studies. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of how to use security testing tools to identify any programming bugs that could affect security.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain an understanding of basic concepts in security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about the security solutions available on Android
• Discover how to utilize various security features of the Android platform
• Receive information about recent vulnerabilities in Java on Android
• Understand typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Gain insight into native code vulnerabilities on Android
• Recognize the severe consequences of insecure buffer handling in native code
• Understand architectural protection techniques and their limitations
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Professionals

Implementing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have previously used various cryptographic components like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and usage of these cryptographic tools, a solid foundation is laid on the primary requirements of secure communication—secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. The course also highlights typical issues that can compromise these requirements and offers practical solutions.

Cryptography plays a crucial role in network security, and the most important cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement are thoroughly discussed. Rather than delving into complex mathematical theories, these elements are presented from a developer's perspective, with examples of typical use cases and practical considerations related to cryptography, such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols across various secure communication areas are introduced, with an in-depth focus on widely-used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined, including those related to specific algorithms and protocols like BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and similar issues, as well as the RSA timing attack. Each vulnerability is described in terms of practical implications and potential consequences, avoiding deep mathematical details.

Since XML technology is fundamental for data exchange in networked applications, the course covers the security aspects of XML. This includes the use of XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures such as XML signatures 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

• Gain an understanding of basic concepts in security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand the requirements for secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses at different OSI layers
• Acquire a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Learn about recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand the security concepts of web services
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

This three-day course delves into the fundamentals of securing C/C++ code against potential exploits by malicious users. It focuses on common vulnerabilities related to memory management and input handling, emphasizing the principles of writing secure code.

Even experienced Java programmers may not fully grasp the various security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the specific vulnerabilities relevant to web applications developed in Java.

This course delves into the security components of Standard Java Edition and addresses security concerns in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Before discussing specific services, it covers the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. The course includes a variety of exercises on declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, as well as transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Practical exercises allow participants to explore 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. It covers both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. Each vulnerability and associated attack is demonstrated through straightforward exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and 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 how to prevent them
• Grasp the security principles of web services
• Become proficient in using various security features of 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 avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to mitigate the most common security vulnerabilities found in other languages, such as C/C++. However, software developers and architects should not only be proficient in using the various security features of the Java environment (positive security), but they should also be aware of the numerous vulnerabilities that still pose risks for Java development (negative security).

Before diving into security services, the course provides a brief overview of cryptography fundamentals to establish a common understanding of their purpose and operation. This foundation is followed by practical exercises where participants can experiment with the discussed APIs themselves.

The course also examines and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, covering both typical bugs made by Java programmers and issues specific to the language and environment. Each vulnerability and relevant attack is demonstrated through straightforward exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and 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 how to avoid them
• Gain proficiency in using various security features of the Java development environment
• Acquire a practical understanding of cryptography
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to prevent them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

A variety of programming languages are available today for compiling code to the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. The environment offers robust tools for security development, but developers need to understand how to apply architectural and coding techniques to implement effective security features and minimize vulnerabilities or their exploitation.

The goal of this course is to teach developers through extensive hands-on exercises how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, secure resources with strong authentication and authorization, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, explore different implementations for specific functionalities, and much more.

The discussion on vulnerabilities begins by highlighting typical programming errors that occur when using .NET. The conversation then extends to the vulnerabilities of ASP.NET, covering various environmental settings and their implications. Finally, the focus shifts to ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities, addressing both general web application security challenges and unique issues such as attacking the ViewState or string termination attacks.

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 mitigate them
• Acquire skills in utilizing various security features of the .NET development environment
• Gain practical experience with security testing tools
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course provides an introduction to key security concepts, offering a broad overview of vulnerabilities that are common across different programming languages and platforms. It explains how to manage the risks associated with software security throughout the various stages of the software development lifecycle. While avoiding deep technical details, it highlights some of the most significant and prevalent vulnerabilities in various software technologies and discusses the challenges of security testing. The course also introduces techniques and tools that can be used to identify and address any existing issues in your code.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain a solid understanding of fundamental security concepts, IT security, and secure coding practices
• Learn about web vulnerabilities affecting both server-side and client-side components
• Recognize the serious consequences of improper buffer handling
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in development environments and frameworks
• Discover common coding errors and learn how to avoid them
• Understand different approaches and methodologies for security testing

Audience

Managers

The course equips PHP developers with the essential skills needed to protect their applications from modern internet-based attacks. It delves into web vulnerabilities through PHP-specific examples, going beyond the OWASP Top Ten to address a variety of injection attacks, script injections, session handling attacks in PHP, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and many more. The course categorizes PHP-related vulnerabilities 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. For the latter, we discuss specific attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service through magic float, and hash table collision attacks. Participants will become familiar with the most important techniques and functions to mitigate these risks.

A particular emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5-related issues. The course introduces several PHP extensions for security, including hash, mcrypt, OpenSSL for cryptography, Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Best practices for hardening PHP configuration (setting php.ini), Apache, and the server in general are also covered. Finally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided, such as security scanners, penetration testing and exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced with hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to 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 prevent them
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various security features in PHP
• Become aware of common coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Receive sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

The Comprehensive SDL core training offers an in-depth look into the principles of secure software design, development, and testing through Microsoft's Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). This course provides a foundational level 100 overview of the essential components of SDL, along with practical design techniques aimed at identifying and resolving flaws during the early stages of the development process.

During the development phase, the training covers common security-related programming errors in both managed and native code. It presents various attack methods for these vulnerabilities and provides mitigation strategies, all illustrated through a series of hands-on exercises designed to give participants an engaging experience in practical hacking. The course also introduces different security testing methodologies and demonstrates the effectiveness of several testing tools. Participants will gain insight into how these tools operate by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code through numerous practical exercises.

Participants in this course will:

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

Become familiar with the key steps of Microsoft's Secure Development Lifecycle

Acquire knowledge of secure design and development practices

Learn about secure implementation principles

Comprehend security testing methodologies

• Receive resources and additional reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

After gaining a thorough understanding of vulnerabilities and attack methods, participants will delve into the general approach and methodology for security testing. They will learn various techniques that can be employed to uncover specific vulnerabilities. Security testing should begin with gathering information about the system (ToC, i.e., Target of Evaluation). This is followed by comprehensive threat modeling to identify and assess all potential threats, leading to a risk analysis-driven test plan.

Security evaluations can be conducted at different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design review, code review, reconnaissance and information gathering about the system, testing the implementation, and ensuring secure deployment through environment testing and hardening. The course covers a wide range of security testing techniques in detail, such as taint analysis, heuristics-based code review, static code analysis, dynamic web vulnerability testing, and fuzzing. Various tools are introduced to automate the security evaluation of software products, supported by numerous exercises where these tools are used to analyze vulnerable code that has been discussed. Real-life case studies enhance understanding of different vulnerabilities.

This course equips testers and QA staff with the skills needed to effectively plan and execute security tests, select and use appropriate tools and techniques to identify even hidden security flaws, providing essential practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in their work.

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 how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and best practices for secure coding
• Comprehend different approaches and methodologies in security testing
• Gain practical experience using security testing techniques and tools
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

Protecting web-accessible applications requires well-prepared security professionals who are always aware of current attack methods and trends. A wide range of technologies and environments are available that facilitate the development of web applications. It is essential to be knowledgeable not only about the security issues specific to these platforms but also about general vulnerabilities that apply regardless of the development tools used.

The course provides an overview of applicable security solutions in web applications, with a particular emphasis on understanding the most important cryptographic solutions to implement. Various web application vulnerabilities are discussed, both on the server side (following the OWASP Top Ten) and the client side, illustrated through relevant attacks. The course also covers recommended coding techniques and mitigation methods to avoid associated problems. The topic of secure coding is rounded off by discussing common programming mistakes in areas such as input validation, improper use of security features, and code quality.

Testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and robustness of web applications. Different approaches—from high-level auditing through penetration testing to ethical hacking—can be used to identify various types of vulnerabilities. However, to move beyond easily discoverable issues, security testing must be well-planned and effectively executed. It is important to remember that while security testers should ideally find all bugs to protect a system, adversaries need only find one exploitable vulnerability to penetrate it.

Practical exercises will aid in understanding web application vulnerabilities, programming mistakes, and most importantly, the mitigation techniques. Hands-on trials of various testing tools—from security scanners through sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools to static source code analyzers—will equip participants with essential practical skills that can be applied immediately at their workplace.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and how to avoid them
• Learn client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand different approaches and methodologies in security testing
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing techniques and tools
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in various platforms, frameworks, and libraries
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

This course caters to individuals such as software developers, testers, and architects involved in creating software using different programming languages and platforms like desktop, web, cloud, and mobile. It aims to enhance their capacity to produce software of superior quality, with a special focus on security and privacy aspects.

In this instructor-led, live course in Serbia, participants will learn how to formulate the proper security strategy to face the DevOps security challenge.