C/C++ Secure Coding Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to employ 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 that includes all necessary C++ libraries, packages, and frameworks.
• Understand the features, components, and foundational elements of C++.
• Create complex C++ applications using advanced programming techniques.
• Learn how to write readable, fast, and secure code in C++.
• Identify common security pitfalls in C++ and know how to mitigate them.
• Implement testing strategies for code quality and security control.
• Utilize diagnostic and debugging tools in C++ development.

Developing secure networked applications presents significant challenges, even for developers familiar with cryptographic building blocks like 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: acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses common threats that compromise these requirements alongside practical, real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is central to network security, the course explores essential cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematical theory, this content is presented from a developer's perspective, highlighting typical use cases and practical considerations such as public key infrastructures (PKI). The curriculum introduces security protocols across various domains of secure communication, with an in-depth examination of widely adopted protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined concerning both specific algorithms and protocols. Topics include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and RSA timing attacks. For each issue, the course details practical considerations and potential consequences without delving into deep mathematical analysis.

As XML technology is vital for data exchange in networked applications, the course covers XML security aspects. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, alongside protective measures such as XML Signature and XML Encryption. It also addresses weaknesses in these protections and specific XML vulnerabilities like XML injection, XML external entity (XXE) attacks, XML bombs, and XPath injection.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Comprehend the requirements for secure communication
• Gain knowledge of network attacks and defenses across various OSI layers
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Analyze recent attacks targeting cryptosystems
• Acquire information on contemporary related vulnerabilities
• Understand the security concepts underlying Web services
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Even seasoned Java developers often do not fully master the various security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the different vulnerabilities relevant to web applications written in Java.

Aside from introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security issues in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services is preceded by a foundation in cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises cover declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while both transport-layer and end-to-end security of web services are discussed. The use of all components is presented through several practical exercises, allowing participants to try out the discussed APIs and tools themselves.

The course also covers and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Besides the typical bugs committed by Java programmers, the introduced security vulnerabilities cover both language-specific issues and problems stemming from the runtime environment. 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
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Understand security concepts of web services
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand security solutions of Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Get information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Get practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Get sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, various programming languages enable the compilation of code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust capabilities for security development, developers must understand how to apply architectural and coding-level techniques to implement the required security features, prevent vulnerabilities, and minimize the risk of exploitation.

This course aims to equip developers with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, safeguard resources through rigorous authentication and authorization, manage remote procedure calls, handle sessions effectively, and explore diverse implementation strategies for specific functionalities, among other key areas, through extensive hands-on exercises.

The course begins by introducing common vulnerabilities, starting with typical programming errors encountered in .NET development. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers various environmental configurations and their impacts. Furthermore, the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses general web application security challenges as well as specialized issues and attack vectors, such as ViewState manipulation and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding principles
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to mitigate them
• Utilize the various security features available in the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical experience with security testing tools
• Recognize common coding mistakes and learn strategies 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 critical skills needed to fortify applications against modern internet-based threats. By exploring web vulnerabilities through practical PHP examples, the curriculum extends beyond the OWASP Top Ten to cover various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload risks, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as inadequate input validation, improper error or exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related issues. Key attack vectors discussed include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Throughout the course, participants will master essential techniques and functions to mitigate these identified risks.

A significant portion of the training focuses on client-side security, addressing vulnerabilities in JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. Participants will be introduced to vital PHP security extensions for cryptography (such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL) and input validation (including Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier). The course also covers best practices for hardening PHP configurations (via php.ini), Apache settings, and general server security. Additionally, it provides an overview of security testing tools and methodologies available to developers and testers, including scanners, penetration testing utilities, exploit kits, sniffers, proxies, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Theoretical concepts of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced with hands-on exercises. These activities demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, show how to implement mitigation strategies, and guide the use of various extensions and testing tools.

Learning Outcomes

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Identify web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and apply secure coding standards
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptographic principles
• Utilize PHP’s built-in security features effectively
• Recognize common coding pitfalls and learn methods to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Gain hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

The Combined SDL core training provides an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing within the framework of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It offers a foundational overview of SDL's essential components, followed by design techniques aimed at identifying and resolving vulnerabilities during the early stages of the development process.

During the development phase, the course outlines common security-related programming errors found in both managed and native code. It presents attack vectors for these vulnerabilities alongside corresponding mitigation strategies. Through a series of hands-on exercises that offer participants engaging, live hacking experiences, these concepts are practically demonstrated. The training then introduces various security testing methods and showcases the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain a clear understanding of how these tools operate by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code in practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Comprehend the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding

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

Master secure design and development practices

Learn the principles of secure implementation

Understand security testing methodology

• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

Is C++ appropriate for embedded systems, including microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Should object-oriented programming be employed in microcontrollers?

Is C++ too detached from hardware to ensure efficiency?

This instructor-led live training explores these questions, demonstrating through discussion and practical exercises how C++ can be utilized to develop embedded systems with code that is precise, readable, and efficient. Participants will apply theoretical knowledge by creating a sample embedded application using C++.

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

• Comprehend the principles of object-oriented modeling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Create code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and secure
• Prevent 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

• Combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This two-day course is designed for C++ programmers who wish to leverage the new C++11 standard in their professional work. It is especially beneficial for developers in the financial sector, covering all new features with coding examples to be executed within the lab.

This instructor-led live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at C++ developers who wish to use CUDA to accelerate applications, write high-performance GPU kernels, and leverage parallel algorithm libraries for scientific computing, data processing, and machine learning workloads.

In this instructor-led, live course in the UAE, participants will learn how to formulate a proper security strategy to address the challenges of DevOps security.

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

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals looking to embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines, guaranteeing the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

• Grasp the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure every phase of the CI/CD pipeline using automated tools.
• Implement secure coding methodologies and vulnerability scanning techniques.
• Prepare effectively for the ECDE certification through practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course tailored to your team’s specific workflows or toolchain, please contact us.

This training program aims to introduce C++ as the natural extension of C for developing object-oriented embedded systems. Since C++ builds upon C, the course guides participants through this transition smoothly while exploring the internal mechanics of C++ implementation. This insight is particularly valuable for understanding how to effectively apply C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. With the C++ standard undergoing significant updates in C++11 and the introduction of C++14, this course covers key advancements such as high-performance memory management, multicore concurrency, and bare-metal hardware programming.

GOAL/BENEFITS

The primary objective of this course is to enable you to utilize C++ in an "idomatic and correct manner." 

• Present C++ as an object-oriented alternative for embedded system development
• Highlight the similarities and differences between C and C++
• Understand various memory management strategies, with a focus on move semantics introduced in C++11
• Examine the underlying machine code generated by different C++ paradigms
• Utilize templates to create type-safe, high-level abstractions for bare-metal programming, including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts, particularly leveraging variadic templates from C++11
• Explore useful design patterns applicable to embedded contexts
• Engage in practical exercises to reinforce key concepts

AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers looking to begin using C++ within embedded system contexts.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

Participants are expected to have basic C++ programming knowledge, equivalent to our "C++ – Level 1" and "C++ Level 2 – Introducing C++11" training courses.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Throughout the training, you will apply the presented concepts through a series of exercises using the open-source and free integrated development environment from Eclipse.

This course aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Enable developers to master the techniques of writing secure code
2. Assist software testers in verifying application security before deployment to the production environment
3. Help software architects understand the risks associated with applications
4. Support team leaders in establishing security baselines for developers
5. Aid web masters in configuring servers to avoid misconfigurations

This course explores secure coding concepts and principles 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 creates freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security.

This course explores secure coding principles and practices for ASP.NET, utilizing the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community dedicated to developing freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies related to web application security.

The curriculum delves into the security features of the Dot Net Framework and provides strategies for securing web applications.