Application Security Training in Massachusetts

This instructor-led, live training session, conducted at Massachusetts (online or onsite), targets intermediate to advanced developers who aim to apply secure coding practices, identify software security risks, and implement robust defenses against cyber threats for government.

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

• Identifying common security vulnerabilities in web and software applications.
• Analyzing security threats and the exploitation techniques utilized by adversaries.
• Implementing secure coding practices to reduce security risks.
• Using security testing tools to locate and resolve vulnerabilities.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) program provides practical training designed to equip professionals with the capability to integrate security controls throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring secure software delivery from initial planning through final deployment.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals seeking to incorporate security protocols into CI/CD workflows for secure and compliant code release. This course is structured to meet the operational needs for government environments seeking rigorous security integration.

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

• Apply the core principles and operational practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure all phases of the CI/CD pipeline through automated tooling.
• Execute secure coding standards and comprehensive vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare for the ECDE certification through applied laboratories and review sessions.

Training Delivery Model

• Interactive instruction and facilitated discussion.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipeline environments.
• Supervised exercises emphasizing secure development and deployment protocols.

Customization Capabilities

• To arrange a tailored training curriculum aligned with your team's specific workflows or toolchain, please submit a request to our team for coordination.

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

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

Typical cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined, including issues related to certain crypto algorithms and cryptographic protocols like BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and similar attacks, as well as the RSA timing attack. In each case, practical considerations and potential consequences are described without delving into deep mathematical details.

Finally, since XML technology is central to data exchange in networked applications, the security aspects of XML are discussed. This includes the use of XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures such as XML signature and XML encryption—along with weaknesses in these 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 for government
• 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 recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand security concepts of Web services
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices for government

Audience

Developers, Professionals

This three-day course provides an overview of securing C/C++ code to protect against malicious users who may exploit vulnerabilities related to memory management and input handling. The course covers the fundamental principles of writing secure code for government applications, ensuring that participants understand best practices in safeguarding software integrity and functionality.

Even experienced Java programmers may not fully master all the security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the vulnerabilities relevant to web applications written in this language.

This course introduces the security components of Standard Java Edition and delves into the security issues of Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Before discussing specific services, the course covers the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises focus 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 use the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also examines the most frequent 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 for government applications
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and how to prevent them
• Understand the security principles of web services
• Learn to utilize various security features in the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions offered by Java EE
• Learn about common 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

Several programming languages are currently available to compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. These environments provide robust tools for security development; however, developers must understand how to apply architectural and coding-level techniques to implement effective security measures and mitigate vulnerabilities. This course is designed to equip developers with practical skills through numerous hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, secure resources using strong authentication and authorization methods, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, explore different implementations for specific functionalities, and more. The course begins by introducing common programming issues that can arise when using .NET. It then delves into the vulnerabilities of ASP.NET, covering various environment settings and their implications. The discussion on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges as well as unique issues such as attacks on ViewState and string termination attacks. Participants attending this course will: - Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding for government. - Learn about Web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and how to prevent them. - Gain proficiency in using various security features of the .NET development environment. - Acquire practical knowledge in utilizing security testing tools. - Identify typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them. - Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET. - Receive resources and further readings on secure coding practices. Audience: - Developers for government and private sector projects.

This course provides essential skills for PHP developers to enhance the security of their applications against modern internet-based attacks. It covers web vulnerabilities through PHP-based examples, delving beyond the OWASP Top Ten to address various injection attacks, script injections, session handling issues, insecure direct object references, file upload problems, and more. Vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or improper input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, improper use of security features, and time- and state-related issues. Specific topics include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service through magic float, and hash table collision attacks. Participants will gain proficiency in the key techniques and functions necessary to mitigate these risks. The course also emphasizes client-side security, addressing JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5 vulnerabilities. It introduces several PHP security extensions, 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 discussed. An overview of security testing tools and techniques is provided, covering security scanners, penetration testing, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers. Both the introduction to vulnerabilities and configuration practices are supported by hands-on exercises that demonstrate the consequences of successful attacks, illustrate mitigation techniques, and introduce various extensions and tools. Participants attending this course will: - Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding - Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond OWASP Top Ten and how to avoid them - Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices - Acquire a practical understanding of cryptography - Learn to use various security features of PHP - Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them - Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework - Gain practical experience with security testing tools - Receive sources and further readings on secure coding practices This course is designed for government developers who seek to enhance their application security skills.

The Combined SDL Core Training provides an in-depth understanding of secure software design, development, and testing through the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It offers a foundational overview of the key components of SDL, followed by practical techniques for identifying and addressing security flaws early in the development process.

During the development phase, the course covers common security-related programming bugs in both managed and native code. It presents various attack methods associated with these vulnerabilities along with effective mitigation strategies. These concepts are reinforced through hands-on exercises that offer participants a practical understanding of live hacking techniques. The training also introduces different security testing methodologies and demonstrates the effectiveness of various testing tools, allowing participants to apply these tools to previously discussed vulnerable code.

Participants attending this course will

Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding for government.

Gain knowledge of the essential steps in the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle.

Learn secure design and development practices.

Understand secure implementation principles.

Grasp security testing methodologies.

• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led, live course located in Massachusetts, participants will learn how to formulate the proper security strategy to face the DevOps security challenge for government entities.

This course in Massachusetts is designed to assist professionals in the following areas:

1. Enabling developers to master the techniques of writing secure code.
2. Supporting software testers in evaluating application security before release to production environments.
3. Helping software architects understand and manage risks associated with applications.
4. Assisting team leaders in defining security baselines for development teams.
5. Guiding system administrators in server configuration to avoid misconfigurations.

This course examines secure coding methodologies and principles for Java, utilizing the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing framework. The OWASP is a global, non-profit community dedicated to developing and maintaining freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies to enhance web application security standards.

This instructor-led course in Massachusetts focuses on secure coding concepts and ASP.NET security principles. Participants will learn to apply the OWASP methodology, implement robust authentication and authorization frameworks, and prevent injection attacks, XSS, and CSRF vulnerabilities to develop resilient, secure web applications for government use.