How to Write Secure Code Training Course

Implementing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have prior experience with various cryptographic building blocks (such as encryption and digital signatures). To ensure participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, the course begins by establishing a solid foundation on the core requirements of secure communication – including secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also highlights typical issues that can compromise these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

Since cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course covers the most important algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on in-depth mathematical theory, these topics are explored from a developer's perspective, featuring typical use-case examples and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols used in various aspects of secure communication are introduced, with a detailed discussion on widely adopted protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

The course examines typical cryptographic vulnerabilities associated with specific algorithms and protocols, such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, practical considerations and potential consequences are described, avoiding deep mathematical details.

Finally, as XML technology is central to data exchange in networked applications, the course describes its security aspects. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures like XML signature and XML encryption. It also addresses weaknesses in these 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 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

Developing secure C and C++ code demands rigorous defenses against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This course analyzes vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will apply secure coding standards, 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 do not fully master the full range of security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the distinct vulnerabilities that impact web applications built with Java.

In addition to introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security challenges within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services begins with the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. Through various exercises, participants explore declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while also covering both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Participants gain hands-on experience with the discussed APIs and tools through several practical exercises.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws and web-related vulnerabilities associated with the Java language and platform. Beyond typical bugs made by Java developers, the identified security vulnerabilities encompass both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and corresponding attacks are demonstrated through clear, understandable exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and potential mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental 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
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Comprehend the security solutions offered by Java EE
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to prevent them
• Gain information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) were engineered to eliminate many of the critical security vulnerabilities commonly found in languages like C and C++. However, software developers and architects must do more than simply utilize the positive security features available in the Java ecosystem; they must also maintain a keen awareness of the numerous vulnerabilities that remain relevant to Java development (negative security).

This course begins with a concise overview of cryptographic foundations, establishing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and operation of applicable security components. Participants will then engage in practical exercises to explore these components and test the discussed APIs firsthand.

Additionally, the course examines and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws within the Java language and platform. It covers typical errors made by Java programmers as well as issues specific to the language and its environment. All identified vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and effective mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain a solid understanding of fundamental security concepts, IT security principles, and secure coding practices.
• Learn about Web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand how to prevent them.
• Master the use of various security features within the Java development environment.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them.
• Receive insights into recent vulnerabilities affecting the Java framework.
• Obtain sources and further reading materials focused on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

Today, numerous programming languages allow developers to compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust tools for security development, it is essential for developers to understand how to apply programming techniques at both the architectural and coding levels. This knowledge is crucial for implementing desired security features while avoiding vulnerabilities or limiting their potential exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources through strong authentication and authorization, implement remote procedure calls, manage sessions, and introduce various implementations for specific functionalities, among other objectives. Through numerous hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical expertise in these areas.

The course introduces various vulnerabilities by first presenting typical programming errors made when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers different environment settings and their impacts. Furthermore, the topic of ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses not only general web application security challenges but also specialized issues and attack methods, such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the 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
• Acquire practical knowledge of security testing tools
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to prevent them
• Stay informed about 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 essential skills needed to fortify their applications against modern internet threats. It explores web vulnerabilities through PHP-based 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, flawed error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related problems. The latter includes discussions on attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. In each scenario, participants will master the key techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A special emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues within JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces several PHP extensions, including hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. It also outlines best practices for hardening PHP configurations (php.ini), Apache, and the server environment generally. Additionally, an overview of various security testing tools and techniques is provided for developers and testers, covering security scanners, penetration testing, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

The introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration practices is reinforced by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, show how to apply mitigation techniques, 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.
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Learn to utilize various security features within PHP.
• Identify common coding mistakes and understand how to prevent them.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework.
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools.
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

The Combined SDL core training offers an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing via the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It begins with a level 100 overview of the fundamental SDL building blocks, followed by design techniques aimed at detecting and correcting flaws early in the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course outlines common security-related programming bugs in both managed and native code. It presents attack methods for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside mitigation techniques, all explained through hands-on exercises that provide participants with practical, live hacking experience. The course introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants can understand how these tools operate by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code through practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding

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

Learn secure design and development practices

Learn about secure implementation principles

Understand security testing methodology

• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led, live course in Turkey, participants will learn how to formulate an appropriate security strategy to tackle the DevOps security challenge.

This world-class, cutting-edge, hands-on workshop immerses participants in the critical realities of modern CI/CD pipeline security. Designed for security professionals, DevOps engineers, and developers eager to master advanced pipeline breach defense, the training blends live attack simulations with industry-leading tools and practical defense techniques.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) program is a practical course designed to empower professionals with the expertise needed to embed security throughout the entire DevOps lifecycle, facilitating secure software development from initial planning through to deployment.

This instructor-led, live training, available both online and onsite, targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals who aim to integrate robust security practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that code delivery is both secure and compliant.

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

• Grasping the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Securing every phase of the CI/CD pipeline using automated tools.
• Executing secure coding standards and vulnerability scanning techniques.
• Preparing for the ECDE certification through hands-on labs and comprehensive reviews.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises centered on secure development and deployment processes.

Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to your team’s specific workflows or toolchains, please contact us to arrange a session.

Based on the latest OWASP GenAI Security Project guidance, participants will learn to identify, assess, and mitigate AI-specific threats through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios.

This instructor-led live training in Turkey (online or onsite) is tailored for web developers and leaders seeking to explore and implement the OWASP Top 10 reference standard to secure their web applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to strategize, implement, secure, and monitor their web applications and services using the OWASP Top 10 document.

This instructor-led live training in Turkey (available online or onsite) is designed for developers, engineers, and architects who aim to apply the WSTG testing framework, principles, and techniques to secure their web applications and services.

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

• Utilize the WSTG to integrate testing processes and techniques into the web development lifecycle.
• Investigate various testing methods to tailor the WSTG framework according to specific business requirements.
• Execute diverse security testing strategies to protect web applications from potential risks and attacks.
• Generate assessment reports that document security testing findings and outcomes.

This course explores secure coding principles and practices for Java, utilizing the testing methodology of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). The Open Web Application Security Project is an online community that develops freely accessible articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

This course delves into the principles and practices of secure coding with ASP.NET, guided by the methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is a global online community dedicated to producing freely accessible resources such as articles, guidelines, documentation, tools, and technologies aimed at enhancing web application security.

Participants will explore the security features of the .NET Framework and learn effective strategies for hardening web applications.