Executive Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is intended for system administrators who wish to use 389 Directory Server to configure and manage LDAP-based authentication and authorisation.

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

• Install and configure 389 Directory Server.
• Understand the features and architecture of 389 Directory Server.
• Learn how to configure the directory server using the web console and CLI.
• Set up and monitor replication for high availability and load balancing.
• Manage LDAP authentication using SSSD for improved performance.
• Integrate 389 Directory Server with Microsoft Active Directory.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use Microsoft Active Directory to manage and secure data access.

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

• Set up and configure Active Directory.
• Set up a domain and define access rights of users and devices.
• Manage users and machines through Group Policies.
• Control access to file servers.
• Set up a Certificate Service and manage certificates.
• Implement and manage services such as encryption, certificates, and authentication.

Developing a secure networked application presents challenges, even for developers familiar with cryptographic building blocks like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these primitives, the course begins by establishing a solid foundation in the core requirements of secure communication: secure acknowledgement, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also outlines common threats that can compromise these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is pivotal to network security, the course explores essential algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than focusing on complex mathematics, the content takes a developer-centric approach, providing typical use-case examples and practical considerations for using crypto tools, such as public key infrastructures (PKI). Security protocols across various domains of secure communication are introduced, with an in-depth look at widely-used protocol families like IPsec and SSL/TLS.

The course covers typical 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 deep mathematical detail.

As XML technology is central to data exchange for networked applications, the course describes XML security aspects. This includes using XML within web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures like XML Signature and XML Encryption. It also addresses 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

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand the requirements for secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defences across different OSI layers
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Comprehend essential security protocols
• Recognise recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Receive information on relevant recent vulnerabilities
• Understand Web services security concepts
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

Writing secure C and C++ code requires rigorous defence against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and input validation bypasses. This programme examines vulnerability patterns including buffer overflows, use-after-free, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants apply secure coding guidelines, static analysis tools, and defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitisation, and deliver hardened software resilient against cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java programmers often don't fully grasp the full range of security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities that affect web applications written in Java.

Alongside introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security issues within Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. The discussion of specific services is grounded in the fundamentals of cryptography and secure communication. Through a variety of exercises, participants explore declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, while also covering both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. The practical application of all these components is demonstrated through several hands-on exercises, allowing participants to test the discussed APIs and tools themselves.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws in the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. Beyond typical bugs made by Java programmers, the security vulnerabilities covered 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 the 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 the security concepts of web services
• Learn to utilise various security features of the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions offered by Java EE
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Gain information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Receive sources and further reading recommendations on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, a variety of programming languages can compile code to the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. This environment offers robust tools for security development, yet developers must understand how to apply architecture- and coding-level programming techniques to implement desired security functions, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit their exploitation.

The aim of this course is to equip developers with the ability to prevent untrusted code from performing privileged actions, protect resources via strong authentication and authorization, provide remote procedure calls, handle sessions, introduce different implementations for certain functionality, and more, through numerous hands-on exercises.

The introduction to various vulnerabilities begins by presenting typical programming problems encountered when using .NET, while the discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities covers various environment settings and their impacts. Finally, the topic of ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses not only general web application security challenges but also special issues and attack methods, such as ViewState attacks and string termination attacks.

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
• Learn to utilise various security features within the .NET development environment
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information regarding 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 required to safeguard their applications against modern internet-based threats. By utilising PHP-specific examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, we explore a wide range of vulnerabilities, including various injection attacks, script injections, session handling flaws, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-related vulnerabilities are categorised into standard types such as missing or incorrect input validation, improper error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related problems. We also examine specific attacks such as open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. Throughout the course, participants will learn the critical techniques and functions needed to mitigate these risks.

Special attention is dedicated to client-side security, addressing issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. We introduce various PHP extensions that enhance security, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, alongside Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for robust input validation. The course also covers hardening best practices concerning PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache, and server-wide settings. Furthermore, we provide an overview of essential security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing methodologies, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and configuration practices are reinforced through hands-on exercises. These demonstrations highlight the consequences of successful attacks, show how to implement mitigation techniques, and guide participants in using various extensions and tools effectively.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to avoid them
• Identify client-side vulnerabilities and apply secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Utilise various security features inherent to PHP
• Recognise typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Gain practical experience in using security testing tools
• Access sources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

The Combined SDL core training offers insight into secure software design, development and testing through the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It provides a Level 100 overview of the fundamental building blocks of SDL, followed by design techniques to detect and rectify flaws in the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course gives an overview of typical security-relevant programming bugs in both managed and native code. Attack methods are presented for the discussed vulnerabilities, along with associated mitigation techniques, all explained through a series of hands-on exercises that provide live hacking experiences for participants. An introduction to different security testing methods is followed by demonstrations of the effectiveness of various testing tools. Participants can understand how these tools operate through practical exercises, applying them to the vulnerable code previously discussed.

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

• Gain access to sources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Managers

In this instructor-led, live course in New Zealand, participants will learn how to formulate the appropriate security strategy to address the DevOps security challenge.

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

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

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

• Grasp the core principles and practices of DevSecOps.
• Secure each stage of the CI/CD pipeline using automated tools.
• Implement secure coding standards and conduct vulnerability scanning.
• Prepare for the ECDE certification through hands-on labs and review sessions.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course based on your team's workflows or toolchain, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered online or on-site) is designed for system administrators who wish to use FreeIPA to centralise authentication, authorisation and account information for their organisation's users, groups and machines.

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

• Install and configure FreeIPA.
• Manage Linux users and clients from a single central location.
• Use FreeIPA's CLI, Web UI and RPC interface to set up and manage permissions.
• Enable Single Sign-On authentication across all systems, services and applications.
• Integrate FreeIPA with Windows Active Directory.
• Backup, replicate and migrate a FreeIPA server.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators who wish to use Okta for identity and access management.

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

• Configure, integrate, and manage Okta effectively.
• Integrate Okta into existing applications.
• Implement robust security measures using multi-factor authentication.

OpenLDAP is an open-source software used to implement the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which enables the management and access to directory information. It is a popular directory server that can be used to store and share data about users, groups, network resources, and other objects in a network.