Introducing Information Security & Charting a Career Path Training Course

Android is an open platform for mobile devices, including handsets and tablets. It offers a wide array of security features designed to facilitate the development of secure software; however, it also lacks certain security aspects found in other handheld platforms. This course provides a comprehensive overview of these features, highlighting critical shortcomings related to the underlying Linux system, file management, the general environment, and the use of permissions and other Android software development components.

The course addresses typical security pitfalls and vulnerabilities for both native code and Java applications, offering recommendations and best practices to avoid and mitigate these issues. Many discussions are supported with real-life examples and case studies. Additionally, the course includes a brief overview of how to use security testing tools to identify any programming bugs that could impact security.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding for government applications
• Learn about the security solutions available on the Android platform
• Gain proficiency in using various security features of the Android platform
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in Java on Android
• Understand typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Acquire knowledge about native code vulnerabilities on Android
• Recognize the severe consequences of insecure buffer handling in native code
• Comprehend architectural protection techniques and their limitations
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

This course is designed for professionals in the public sector who require a deep understanding of Android security to enhance the development and maintenance of secure mobile applications for government use.

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

Description

The Java language and the Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to be free from the most problematic common security vulnerabilities experienced in other languages, such as C/C++. However, software developers and architects should not only know how to use the various security features of the Java environment (positive security), but also be aware of the numerous vulnerabilities that are still relevant for Java development (negative security).

The introduction of security services is preceded by a brief overview of the foundations of cryptography, providing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and operation of the applicable components. The use of these components is presented through several practical exercises, where participants can try out the discussed APIs for themselves.

This course also covers the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform, including both typical bugs committed by Java programmers and language- and environment-specific issues. All vulnerabilities and the 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 for government
• Learn Web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Obtain 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.

The course introduces fundamental security concepts, provides an overview of vulnerabilities irrespective of the programming languages and platforms used, and explains how to manage risks related to software security throughout the various phases of the software development lifecycle. Without delving deeply into technical specifics, it highlights some of the most significant vulnerabilities across different software development technologies and discusses the challenges of security testing, along with techniques and tools that can be applied to identify any existing issues in code. ### Participants attending this course will: - Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding for government. - Gain insight into web vulnerabilities on both the server and client sides. - Recognize the severe consequences of insecure buffer handling. - Be informed about recent vulnerabilities in development environments and frameworks. - Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them. - Understand security testing approaches and methodologies. ### Audience Managers

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

After gaining familiarity with vulnerabilities and attack methods, participants will learn about the general approach and methodology for security testing, along with techniques that can be applied to uncover specific vulnerabilities. Security testing should begin with information gathering about the system (ToC, i.e., Target of Evaluation), followed by a thorough threat modeling process to identify and rate all threats, culminating in a risk analysis-driven test plan.

Security evaluations can occur at various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Therefore, we discuss design reviews, code reviews, reconnaissance and information gathering about the system, testing the implementation, and securing the environment for deployment. The course introduces numerous security testing techniques in detail, such as taint analysis, heuristic-based code review, static code analysis, dynamic web vulnerability testing, and fuzzing. Various types of tools are presented to automate the security evaluation of software products, supported by exercises where these tools are used to analyze previously discussed vulnerable code. Real-life case studies enhance understanding of various vulnerabilities.

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

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
• Learn client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Understand security testing approaches and methodologies
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing techniques and tools
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

Protecting web applications requires well-prepared security professionals who are continuously aware of current attack methods and trends. A variety of technologies and environments exist that facilitate the development of web applications. It is essential to be knowledgeable about both platform-specific security issues and general vulnerabilities that apply regardless of the development tools used.

This course provides an overview of applicable security solutions in web applications, with a special focus on understanding the most important cryptographic solutions to be applied. The various web application vulnerabilities are presented from both the server side (following the OWASP Top Ten) and the client side, demonstrated through relevant attacks. The course also covers recommended coding techniques and mitigation methods to avoid these issues. The subject of secure coding is concluded by discussing typical security-related programming mistakes in input validation, improper use of security features, and code quality.

Testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and robustness of web applications. Various approaches—from high-level auditing through penetration testing to ethical hacking—can be applied to identify different types of vulnerabilities. However, if you want to go beyond easily identifiable issues, security testing should be well planned and properly executed. It is important to remember that security testers should ideally find all bugs to protect a system, while adversaries need only find one exploitable vulnerability to penetrate it.

Practical exercises will help participants understand 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 provide essential practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace for government.

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
• Learn client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand security testing approaches and methodologies
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing techniques and tools
• Be informed about recent vulnerabilities in various platforms, frameworks, and libraries
• Receive sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

In this instructor-led, live course in [location], participants will gain the skills necessary to develop an effective security strategy to address the unique challenges of DevOps for government. The training will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools required to enhance security practices while maintaining the agility and efficiency essential in public sector workflows.

This Course in US aims to assist in the following:

1. Enable Developers to master the techniques of writing secure code for government systems.
2. Support Software Testers in conducting thorough security assessments before deploying applications to production environments for government use.
3. Assist Software Architects in comprehending the risks associated with government applications and designing robust security frameworks.
4. Help Team Leaders establish security baselines for developers working on government projects.
5. Aid Web Masters in configuring servers to prevent misconfigurations that could compromise government systems.

This course provides an overview of secure coding concepts and principles using Java, aligned with the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is a global online community dedicated to advancing the field of web application security by developing freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies. The content is designed to enhance cybersecurity practices for government and other organizations, ensuring robust and secure software development processes.

This course provides an in-depth examination of secure coding concepts and principles using ASP.NET, aligned with the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) methodology. OWASP is a global online community dedicated to creating freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security. The course delves into the security features of the .NET Framework and explores strategies for securing web applications. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance security practices for government and other critical systems.