C/C++ Secure Coding Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (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 that includes all C++ libraries, packages, and frameworks.
• Comprehend the features, components, and foundational elements of C++.
• Develop complex C++ applications utilizing advanced programming methodologies.
• Master the art of writing code in C++ that is readable, efficient, and secure.
• Identify common security pitfalls in the C++ language and learn how to mitigate them.
• Implement testing strategies to ensure code quality and security control.
• Utilize diagnostic and debugging tools effectively in C++ development.

Developing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who are already familiar with various cryptographic building blocks such as encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, the course first establishes a solid foundation regarding the main requirements of secure communication—namely, secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses the typical problems that can compromise these requirements, alongside real-world solutions.

Since cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course discusses the most important cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on an in-depth mathematical background, these topics are explored from a developer's perspective, illustrating typical use-case examples and practical considerations related to crypto usage, such as public key infrastructures. The course also introduces security protocols used in various areas of secure communication, with an in-depth discussion on widely-used protocol families such as IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Typical cryptographic vulnerabilities are discussed, both in relation to specific crypto algorithms and cryptographic protocols. Examples include BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and similar issues, as well as the RSA timing attack. For each problem, the practical considerations and potential consequences are described, without delving into deep mathematical details.

Finally, since XML technology is central to data exchange for networked applications, the course covers the security aspects of XML. This includes the usage of XML within web services and SOAP messages, alongside protection measures such as XML signature and XML encryption. The course also addresses weaknesses in these protection 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
• 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

Even seasoned Java developers do not always fully grasp the full spectrum of security services provided by Java, nor are they always cognizant of the diverse vulnerabilities pertinent to web applications built with Java.

Beyond introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security concerns within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services begins with the fundamental principles of cryptography and secure communication. Through a series of exercises, participants explore declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while also examining both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. The practical application of all discussed components is demonstrated through hands-on exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the relevant APIs and tools firsthand.

The course also examines and explains the most common and critical programming flaws associated with the Java language, platform, and web technologies. In addition to typical errors made by Java programmers, the identified security vulnerabilities encompass both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and their corresponding attack vectors are illustrated through accessible exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and potential mitigation strategies.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and understand how to prevent them
• Comprehend the security concepts underlying web services
• Gain proficiency in utilizing various security features of the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions available in Java EE
• Learn to identify typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information regarding recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, numerous programming languages are available for compiling code into the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust tools for security development, it is essential for developers to understand how to apply architecture-level and code-level programming techniques. Doing so ensures the implementation of desired security features while preventing vulnerabilities or limiting their potential exploitation.

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

The introduction to various vulnerabilities begins by highlighting typical programming errors common in .NET development. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities further explores various environment configurations and their impact. Finally, the section on ASP.NET-specific issues addresses general web application security challenges as well as specific concerns and attack vectors, such as ViewState attacks and string termination exploits.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding practices
• Identify web vulnerabilities extending beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn strategies to avoid them
• Master the use of various security features within the .NET development environment
• Acquire practical expertise in utilizing security testing tools
• Recognize common coding mistakes and understand how to prevent them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting .NET and ASP.NET
• Access resources and additional readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills needed to protect their applications against contemporary internet-based threats. By utilizing PHP-specific examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, the curriculum covers a wide array of injection attacks, script injections, session handling vulnerabilities, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP vulnerabilities are categorized into standard types such as missing or inadequate input validation, flawed error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related problems. The latter section explores attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Throughout, participants will become familiar with the key techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

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

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and the configuration practices are reinforced through hands-on exercises. These practical sessions demonstrate the impact of successful attacks, show how to apply mitigation strategies, and introduce the usage of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding.
• Learn about web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them.
• Gain insight into client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography.
• Learn how to utilize various PHP security features.
• Identify common coding mistakes and understand how to prevent them.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting the PHP framework.
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools.
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices.

Audience

Developers

The Combined SDL Core training provides an in-depth look at secure software design, development, and testing, guided by the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). This course offers a Level 100 overview of the fundamental building blocks of the SDL, followed by design techniques to identify and rectify vulnerabilities during the early stages of the development process.

During the development phase, the course covers typical security-related programming bugs found in both managed and native code. Attack vectors associated with these vulnerabilities are presented alongside mitigation strategies, all illustrated through practical, hands-on exercises that provide participants with live hacking experience. The introduction to various security testing methods is followed by a demonstration of the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants gain insight into how these tools operate by applying them to previously discussed vulnerable code through several practical exercises.

Participants attending this course will

Understand the fundamental 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++ appropriate for embedded environments like microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Should object-oriented programming be applied to microcontrollers?

Is C++ too abstracted from the hardware to achieve efficiency?

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

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

• Grasp the principles of object-oriented modeling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Generate code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and secure
• Prevent code bloat caused by templates, exceptions, and other language features
• Identify 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

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

This is a 2-day course aimed at C++ programmers who are interested in applying the new C++11 standard in their industry. It is particularly useful for financial applications developers covering all new features with coding examples to be executed within the lab

In this instructor-led live course held in Italy, participants will acquire the skills to formulate a comprehensive security strategy to tackle the challenges of DevOps security.

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical course designed to provide professionals with the skills necessary to embed security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, facilitating secure software development from the planning phase through to deployment.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals who aim to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that code delivery is both secure and compliant.

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

• Grasping the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Securing every stage of the CI/CD pipeline through the use of automated tools.
• Applying secure coding practices and conducting vulnerability scans.
• Preparing for the ECDE certification via practical labs and review sessions.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to your team’s specific workflows or toolchains, please contact us to make arrangements.

This training aims to introduce C++ as a natural extension of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Since C++ encompasses C, the course guides participants from C to C++ in a seamless manner, exploring the underlying implementation mechanisms. This insight is particularly valuable when applying C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. With the C++ standard undergoing significant revisions—specifically C++11, with C++14 following shortly—this course covers essential new features such as high-performance memory management, concurrency in multicore environments, and bare-metal, hardware-proximate programming.

GOAL/BENEFITS

The primary objective of this class is to enable you to use C++ in a "correct" manner.

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented language alternative within the context of embedded systems
• Highlight the similarities and differences between C++ and C
• Understand various memory management strategies, with a focus on the move semantics introduced in C++11
• Explore the underlying mechanisms to understand how different C++ paradigms translate into machine code
• Utilize templates to create type-safe, high-level abstractions for bare-metal, hardware-proximate programming (including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts), particularly leveraging variadic templates introduced in C++11
• Present useful design patterns, especially those applicable in embedded contexts
• Include practical exercises to reinforce key concepts

AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers who wish to begin using C++ in an embedded system context.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The course requires basic knowledge of C++ programming, equivalent to our "C++ – Level 1" and "C++ Level 2 – Introducing C++11" trainings.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

During the training, you will practice the presented concepts through a series of exercises. We will use the open and free integrated development environment provided by Eclipse.

This course aims to assist with the following:

1. Help developers master the techniques of writing secure code.
2. Assist software testers in evaluating the application's security before it is published to the production environment.
3. Help software architects understand the risks surrounding 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, leveraging the testing methodologies of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). The OWASP is an online community that produces freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies dedicated to web application security.

This course delves into secure coding concepts and principles within the ASP.NET framework, guided by the testing methodology of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). OWASP is an online community dedicated to developing freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies focused on web application security.

Throughout this course, participants will explore the security features of the .NET Framework and learn best practices for securing web applications.

Objective: To provide students with the necessary skills to understand, implement, and evaluate the security of software used in the Public Administration, in line with the guidelines of the Agency for Digital Italy (AGID) and industry best practices in cybersecurity.