How to Write Secure Code Training Course

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 ensure participants grasp the role and usage of these cryptographic primitives, the course first establishes a solid foundation on the core requirements of secure communication—including secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also highlights typical threats that can compromise these requirements, alongside real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course discusses essential cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on in-depth mathematical theory, these concepts are presented from a developer's perspective, featuring typical use-case examples and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols relevant to various areas of secure communication are introduced, with a detailed exploration of widely used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

The course also addresses common cryptographic vulnerabilities associated with specific algorithms and protocols, including BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding Oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, practical implications and potential consequences are described, without delving into complex mathematical details.

Finally, as XML technology plays a central role in data exchange for 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 mechanisms such as XML Signature and XML Encryption. It also examines 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

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses at different OSI layers
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Understand some recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Get 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++ applications demands rigorous safeguards against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This course explores common vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will implement secure coding guidelines, leverage static analysis tools, and apply defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitization, and build software that is resilient against cyber threats.

Even seasoned Java developers do not necessarily master all the security services provided by Java, nor are they fully aware of the various vulnerabilities that affect web applications written in Java.

This course covers not only the security components of Standard Java Edition but also addresses security challenges in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Before diving into specific services, the course establishes the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. A series of exercises explores both declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while the course examines transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Participants engage in practical exercises to apply the discussed APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also reviews and explains the most common and critical programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond typical errors made by Java programmers, the security vulnerabilities covered include both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and their associated attacks are demonstrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation strategies.

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 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 security solutions available in Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Gain practical experience using security testing tools
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and the Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to eliminate many of the problematic security vulnerabilities commonly found in other languages, such as C and C++. However, software developers and architects must do more than just utilize the security features available in the Java environment (positive security); they must also recognize the numerous vulnerabilities that remain relevant to Java development (negative security).

The introduction of security services is preceded by a brief overview of cryptographic foundations, establishing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and operation of relevant components. Participants can explore these components through practical exercises, allowing them to test the discussed APIs firsthand.

The course also examines and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform. It covers typical errors made by Java programmers as well as issues specific to the language and environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand 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 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
• Gain information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Obtain sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

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

This course aims to train developers through extensive hands-on exercises. Participants will learn 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 functional alternatives, among other skills.

The introduction to different vulnerabilities begins by highlighting typical programming errors common in .NET development. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities covers various environment settings and their impact. Furthermore, the topic of ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges as well as specific issues and attack methods, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

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
• Learn to utilize various security features within the .NET development environment
• Gain practical knowledge on using security testing tools
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills needed to build applications that are resilient against modern Internet-based threats. It explores web vulnerabilities through practical PHP examples, extending beyond the OWASP Top Ten to address a wide range of 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 inadequate input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related flaws. Specific attacks discussed include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic float, and hash table collision attacks. In each scenario, participants will learn the critical techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

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

Both the explanation of vulnerabilities and the configuration practices are reinforced through hands-on exercises that demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, illustrate how to apply mitigation strategies, and introduce the use of relevant 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 know 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
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive SDL Core training offers an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing methodologies through the lens of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It provides a Level 100 overview of the fundamental building blocks of the SDL, followed by design techniques to help participants detect and remediate flaws early in the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course reviews common security-related programming bugs found in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside their mitigation techniques, all illustrated through practical exercises that engage participants with live hacking demonstrations. The training also introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain a practical understanding of these tools by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code in hands-on exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand the core 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

In this instructor-led, live course in France, participants will learn how to develop an effective security strategy to address the challenges of DevOps security.

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) certification offers a practical curriculum designed to empower professionals with the expertise needed to integrate security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring robust software protection from initial planning through to deployment.

Delivered via instructor-led live sessions (available online or on-site), this training targets intermediate-level software engineers and DevOps practitioners aiming to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines for secure and compliant code delivery.

Upon completion, participants will be capable of:

• Mastering the core principles and methodologies of DevSecOps.
• Securing every phase of the CI/CD pipeline using automation tools.
• Executing secure coding standards and vulnerability assessment techniques.
• Effectively preparing for the ECDE certification through extensive hands-on labs and review.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Practical application of DevSecOps tools within simulated pipeline environments.
• Guided exercises emphasizing secure development and deployment strategies.

Customization Options

• For tailored training aligned with your team’s specific workflows or technology stack, please reach out to us to arrange.

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 France (online or on-site) is tailored for web developers and leaders who wish to explore and implement the OWASP Top 10 reference standard to secure their web applications.

By the conclusion 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 France (online or onsite) is designed for developers, engineers, and architects who wish 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:

• Use the WSTG to implement testing processes and techniques in the web development lifecycle.
• Explore different testing techniques to customize the WSTG framework based on business needs.
• Perform various security testing methods to protect web applications from risks and attacks.
• Create an assessment report to document security testing findings and results.

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles in Java, guided by the testing methodology of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community dedicated to producing freely accessible articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

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

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