C/C++ Secure Coding Training Course

This instructor-led live training in the Netherlands (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to utilize advanced C++ programming techniques to create complex, secure, and high-performance systems and applications.

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

• Configure a development environment equipped with all necessary C++ libraries, packages, and frameworks.
• Grasp the key features, components, and fundamental elements of C++.
• Develop complex C++ applications utilizing advanced programming techniques.
• Master the art of writing readable, efficient, and secure C++ code.
• Identify common security pitfalls in C++ and learn how to mitigate them.
• Implement robust testing strategies to ensure code quality and security.
• Utilize diagnostics and debugging tools effectively in C++ development.

Implementing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have prior experience with cryptographic building blocks such as encryption and digital signatures. To help 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: integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, anonymity, and secure acknowledgment. It also addresses common threats that undermine these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the most important algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement are discussed. Rather than delving into complex mathematical theories, these concepts are presented from a developer's perspective, highlighting typical use-case examples and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures (PKI). Additionally, security protocols used in secure communication are introduced, with an in-depth look at widely-used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are explored, 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 issue, the practical implications and potential consequences are outlined without requiring deep mathematical expertise.

Finally, since XML technology is central to data exchange in networked applications, its security aspects are thoroughly described. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection mechanisms like XML Signature and XML Encryption. The discussion also covers 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 the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Comprehend the requirements for secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses across various OSI layers
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Recognize recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Comprehend the security concepts underlying web services
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Even seasoned Java developers do not necessarily master the full range of security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities that can affect web applications built with Java.

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

The course also reviews and explains common and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond typical errors made by Java developers, the covered security vulnerabilities include both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and their corresponding attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and possible mitigation techniques.

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 know how to avoid them
• Understand the security concepts underlying web services
• Learn to utilize various security features within the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions available in Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to prevent them
• Receive information regarding recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge on using security testing tools
• Obtain resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, various programming languages can be used to compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. This environment offers robust tools for security development; however, developers must understand how to apply architecture-level and coding-level techniques to implement desired security features, prevent vulnerabilities, or mitigate their impact.

This course aims to teach developers, through extensive hands-on exercises, how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources via strong authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls, handle sessions, and implement various functionality patterns.

The course introduces vulnerabilities by highlighting common programming mistakes made when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities covers various environmental settings and their effects. Furthermore, ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities address general web application security challenges as well as specialized issues, such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks.

Participants in this course will

• Comprehend the 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
• Master the use of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical skills in utilizing security testing tools
• Identify typical coding errors and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

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 practical PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or flawed input validation, improper error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related defects. Specific attack vectors discussed include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Participants will gain familiarity with key techniques and functions designed to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces several PHP extensions for cryptography (such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL) and input validation (including Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier). Best practices for hardening the environment are covered in conjunction with PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache settings, and general server security. Additionally, the course provides an overview of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including vulnerability scanners, penetration testing methods, exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the explanation of vulnerabilities and the application of configuration practices are reinforced through hands-on exercises. These sessions demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, guide participants in applying mitigation strategies, and introduce the usage of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the 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 adopt secure coding practices.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Learn to utilize PHP's built-in security features effectively.
• Identify common coding mistakes and acquire strategies to avoid them.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework.
• Gain practical experience with security testing tools.
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

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

Focusing on the development phase, the course provides an overview of typical security-relevant programming bugs found in both managed and native code. Attack methods are presented for the discussed vulnerabilities, along with associated mitigation techniques. These concepts are reinforced through a series of hands-on exercises that provide practical, live hacking experience for participants. The course introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain a clear understanding of 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

• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

Is C++ a suitable choice for embedded systems, such as microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Should object-oriented programming be applied in microcontroller environments?

Is C++ too abstracted from the hardware to remain efficient?

This instructor-led live training addresses these questions. Through discussion and practical exercises, it demonstrates how C++ can be utilized to develop embedded systems with code that is accurate, readable, and efficient. Participants will apply theoretical knowledge by creating a sample embedded application in C++.

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

• Understand the principles of object-oriented modelling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Produce code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and safe
• Avoid code bloat resulting from templates, exceptions, and other language features
• Grasp the challenges associated with using C++ in safety-critical and real-time systems
• Debug a C++ program on a target device

Audience

• Developers
• Designers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This two-day course is designed for C++ programmers keen on integrating the new C++11 standard into their professional workflows. It is especially beneficial for developers working on financial applications, as it covers all new features with practical coding examples that can be executed during lab sessions.

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

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical course designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to integrate security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, fostering secure software development from the initial planning phases through to deployment.

Delivered as instructor-led live training (available online or onsite), this program targets intermediate-level software and DevOps practitioners seeking to embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines, thereby ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

• Comprehend the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Safeguard every stage of the CI/CD pipeline by utilizing automated tools.
• Apply secure coding standards and conduct vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare for the ECDE certification through practical laboratory exercises and comprehensive reviews.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipeline environments.
• Guided exercises focused on secure development and deployment strategies.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training tailored to your team's specific workflows or toolchain, please contact us directly.

This training introduces C++ as the natural evolution of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Since C++ is built upon and encompasses C, this course guides you from C to C++ seamlessly, while examining the underlying implementation details. This insight is particularly valuable when implementing C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. The C++ standard has undergone significant updates with C++11, and C++14 follows shortly after. This course covers key features introduced by these revisions that are especially beneficial, such as high-performance memory management, concurrency in multicore environments, and bare-metal programming close to the hardware.

GOAL/BENEFITS

The primary objective of this class is to enable you to use C++ correctly and effectively.

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented language alternative within an embedded system context
• Show the similarities and differences with the C language
• Comprehend different memory management strategies, especially the move semantics introduced with C++11
• Look under the hood and understand what different paradigms in C++ lead to in machine code
• Use templates to achieve type-safe high-order abstractions for bare-metal close-to-the-hardware programming, including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts, especially utilizing variadic templates introduced with C++11
• Provide useful design patterns specifically applicable in an embedded context
• Include exercises to practice key concepts

AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS

This training is aimed at C++ programmers who intend to start using C++ in an embedded system context.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The course requires basic knowledge in C++ programming, corresponding to our trainings “C++ – Level 1” and “C++ Level 2 – Introducing C++11”.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

During the training you will practice the presented concepts in a number of exercises. We will use the open and free integrated development environment from Eclipse

During the training in the Netherlands, there is an ongoing Q&A session between the trainer and participants. The C++ handouts are in PDF format. Solved source code exercises are in the .zip format. The fifth day is dedicated to building a C++ project, debugging the code and performing code reviews.

This course aims to assist with the following goals:

1. Enable developers to master secure coding techniques
2. Assist software testers in verifying application security prior to deployment in production environments
3. Help software architects comprehend the risks associated with applications
4. Aid team leaders in establishing security baselines for developers
5. Support web masters in configuring servers to prevent misconfigurations

This course provides an in-depth exploration of secure coding concepts and principles using Java, guided by the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). The Open Web Application Security Project is a global online community dedicated to advancing web application security by offering freely accessible articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies.

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles using ASP.NET, guided by the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community that produces freely available articles, methods, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

The course examines the security features of the .NET Framework and demonstrates how to secure web applications effectively.