Information System Security Training in Christchurch

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network administrators who wish to gain the essential skills to manage, administer, monitor, and maintain Fortinet security systems.

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

• Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Monitor network traffic and manage incidents with FortiAnalyzer.
• Automate tasks and manage policies through FortiManager.
• Apply preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot network issues.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level network administrators who wish to effectively manage and secure their network environments using the FortiGate 1100E.

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

• Understand the fundamental architecture and key features of the FortiGate 1100E.
• Learn how to deploy the FortiGate 1100E across various network environments.
• Gain hands-on experience with essential configuration and management tasks.
• Comprehend security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Acquire skills to monitor and maintain the FortiGate 1100E.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level network administrators who wish to manage and secure their networks using FortiGate firewalls.

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

• Understand FortiGate features and functionalities, particularly those introduced or enhanced in version 7.4.
• Configure and manage FortiGate devices and implement advanced security features.
• Deploy and manage advanced security measures such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and threat management.
• Monitor network activities, analyse logs, and generate reports for auditing and compliance.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level technical professionals who wish to delve deeper into the technical aspects and functionalities of Fortinet's product line to effectively recommend, sell, and implement Fortinet security solutions.

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

• Gain in-depth knowledge of Fortinet's advanced security solutions and products.
• Understand the technical features, benefits, and deployment scenarios for each core Fortinet product.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet solutions in diverse environments.
• Apply Fortinet products to address complex security challenges and requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for security professionals who wish to learn how to leverage Cortex XDR to prevent and stop sophisticated attacks and threats.

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

• Understand the architecture and key components of Cortex XDR.
• Create and manage profiles for exploit and malware prevention.
• Analyse behavioural threats and monitor response actions.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for Cortex applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level technical professionals who wish to learn the concept of the Security Fabric and how it has evolved to meet the cybersecurity needs of organisations.

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

• Understand the evolution of cybersecurity and how it has shaped current security technologies.
• Use Fortinet products to protect against specific types of cyber threats and attacks.
• Grasp the integration and automation capabilities of Fortinet solutions in delivering a coordinated response to cyber incidents.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for security professionals seeking to master the troubleshooting of Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

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

• Grasp the architecture underpinning the next-generation firewall.
• Investigate and resolve networking issues using dedicated firewall tools.
• Analyse advanced logs to address real-world scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level network security professionals who wish to learn the concepts of cybersecurity and understand the current global threat landscape.

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

• Understand the current global threat landscape and identify the main types of cyber adversaries.
• Recognise the primary types of malware and the mechanics of cyber attacks.
• Understand the basics of network security and the importance of a layered security approach.
• Learn about Fortinet's Security Fabric and how it addresses modern cybersecurity challenges.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level network and security professionals seeking to effectively manage and secure networks using Fortigate 600E equipment, with a particular emphasis on High Availability (HA) configurations to ensure enhanced reliability and performance.

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

• Understand the features, specifications, and operating principles of the Fortigate 600E firewall.
• Perform the initial setup of the Fortigate 600E, including essential configuration tasks such as configuring interfaces, routing, and initial firewall policies.
• Configure and manage advanced security capabilities including SSL VPN, user authentication, antivirus, IPS, web filtering, and anti-malware to protect against a wide range of network threats.
• Troubleshoot common issues in HA setups and effectively manage HA environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for service technicians, system administrators, or anyone seeking to master the proper installation, usage, and management of Honeywell security systems.

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

• Understand the core concepts of Honeywell security systems and their components.
• Correctly install and maintain a Honeywell security system.
• Leverage Honeywell's maintenance tools and management suite to effectively control security systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for security professionals who wish to learn how to manage firewalls at scale.

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

• Design, configure, and manage the Panorama FireWall management server.
• Manage policies using device groups.
• Deploy network configurations across multiple firewalls.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level developers who wish to understand and apply secure coding practices, identify security risks in software, and implement defenses against cyber threats.

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

• Understand common security vulnerabilities in web and software applications.
• Analyse security threats and exploit techniques used by attackers.
• Implement secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.
• Use security testing tools to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

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 Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators seeking to master the fundamentals of software licensing, explore the key features of FlexNet, and learn how to implement and maintain effective software license management solutions.

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

• Grasp the core concepts of software licensing.
• Manage the central components and operating systems within FlexNet.
• Create diverse license models and types, generate license keys, and activate software licenses for end-users.
• Add, manage, and allocate licenses to end-users, monitor license utilisation, and ensure compliance.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for experienced network security managers who wish to gain the knowledge and skills required to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet's FortiGate security appliances running on FortiOS 7.2 as an NSE4 Network Security Professional.

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

• Understand Fortinet's product portfolio and the role of FortiOS in network security.
• Implement effective firewall policies, security profiles, and Network Address Translation (NAT).
• Utilise security services and ensure network redundancy and failover.
• Apply security best practices and optimise security policies for compliance and threat mitigation.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for security professionals seeking to master the fundamentals of managing Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

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

• Configure and manage the essential features of Palo Alto Networks' firewalls.
• Administer security and NAT policies.
• Implement threat prevention strategies.
• Monitor network threats and traffic patterns.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for engineers who wish to safeguard connected vehicles from cyber attacks.

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

• Implement cyber security measures within automotive systems.
• Select the most appropriate technologies, tools, and approaches.

Android is an open platform for mobile devices such as handsets and tablets. It offers a wide range of security features designed to simplify the development of secure software; however, it also lacks certain security aspects found in other handheld platforms. This course provides a comprehensive overview of these features and highlights the most critical shortcomings to be aware of, particularly those related to the underlying Linux system, the file system, and the broader environment, as well as the use of permissions and other Android software development components.

Typical security pitfalls and vulnerabilities are examined for both native code and Java applications, accompanied by recommendations and best practices to prevent and mitigate them. In many cases, the issues discussed are illustrated with real-world examples and case studies. Finally, the course offers a brief overview of how to use security testing tools to uncover programming bugs with security implications.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about the security solutions available on Android
• Gain proficiency in using various security features of the Android platform
• Acquire information on recent vulnerabilities affecting Java on Android
• Learn to identify typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Develop an understanding of native code vulnerabilities on Android
• Recognise the serious consequences of insecure buffer handling in native code
• Understand architectural protection techniques and their inherent weaknesses
• Access sources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Professionals

Today, a range of programming languages are available to compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While these environments offer powerful capabilities for developing secure applications, developers must understand how to apply architecture-level and coding-level techniques to implement the required security functions, avoid vulnerabilities, and limit their potential exploitation.

The aim of this course is to equip developers through numerous hands-on exercises with the skills to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources via strong authentication and authorisation, implement remote procedure calls, manage sessions, explore various implementation approaches for specific functionality, and much more. A dedicated section is also included to address the configuration and hardening of the .NET and ASP.NET environment for enhanced security.

A brief introduction to the fundamentals of cryptography provides a shared practical foundation for understanding the purpose and operation of various algorithms. Building on this, the course explores the cryptographic features available in .NET. This is followed by an overview of recent cryptographic vulnerabilities, including those affecting specific algorithms and protocols, as well as side-channel attacks.

The discussion of various vulnerabilities begins with an examination of common programming issues encountered when working with .NET, covering categories such as input validation, error handling, and race conditions. Special attention is given to XML security, while the section on ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities addresses unique challenges and attack methods, such as ViewState manipulation and string termination attacks.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn to leverage the various security features of the .NET development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand recent attacks targeting cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Building a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have previously worked with various cryptographic components 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 covering the core requirements of secure communication—secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also explores typical issues that can compromise these requirements, along with real-world solutions.

As cryptography is a critical pillar of network security, the course examines key algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than delving into complex mathematical theory, these topics are presented from a developer's perspective, featuring practical use cases and considerations such as the implementation of public key infrastructures. The course introduces security protocols across various domains of secure communication, with in-depth coverage of widely used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Common cryptographic vulnerabilities are examined, including those affecting specific algorithms and protocols such as BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding Oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and the RSA timing attack. For each vulnerability, practical implications and potential consequences are outlined, again avoiding deep mathematical detail.

Finally, as XML plays a central role in data exchange for networked applications, the course addresses XML security. This includes the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, along with protective measures such as XML signature and XML encryption. It also highlights weaknesses in these protections and XML-specific security threats, including 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
• Have 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

This course delivers cross-platform secure coding expertise by integrating C/C++, Java, and web application security into a single, cohesive training programme. Participants gain a deep understanding of modern vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and secure development practices across diverse environments.

Delivered as an instructor-led, live session (either online or on-site), this course is designed for intermediate to advanced-level developers seeking to strengthen their secure coding capabilities for enterprise and web applications.

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

• Apply secure coding principles within C/C++ and Java development environments.
• Identify and mitigate common vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS).
• Effectively implement and configure Java security services and APIs.
• Understand the OWASP Top Ten and beyond, including client-side security risks.
• Use cryptography securely for data protection and secure communications.
• Analyse code for architectural weaknesses and apply defensive coding strategies.
• Stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities affecting platforms, frameworks, and libraries.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Hands-on secure coding labs and exploit demonstrations.
• Case studies and real-world vulnerability analysis.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised version of this training, please contact us to make arrangements.

Adopting the cloud transforms how applications are built, deployed, and operated—shifting responsibilities between vendor and customer while introducing cloud-native platforms (containers, serverless, managed services) that require tailored security controls. As a result, security must address infrastructure hardening, identity and access management, data protection, secure development practices, and cloud-specific threat vectors.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level developers, security engineers, and IT managers who wish to gain practical, hands-on skills to secure cloud applications and their supporting infrastructure. Participants will learn repeatable controls and assessment techniques aligned with current industry frameworks and cloud provider guidance.

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

• Explain the cloud shared-responsibility model and apply it to application security decisions.
• Harden cloud infrastructure (IaaS), secure platform services (PaaS), and evaluate SaaS configurations.
• Apply secure coding and OWASP-based mitigation patterns to cloud-hosted applications.
• Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST/DAST/IAST/RASP) and adopt shift-left practices.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions supported by live demonstrations.
• Hands-on labs using cloud consoles, containers, serverless functions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical exercises covering secure configuration, vulnerability scanning, attack simulation, and remediation planning.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This three-day course covers the fundamentals of securing C/C++ code against malicious users who may exploit numerous vulnerabilities, particularly those related to memory management and input handling. The course explores the principles of writing secure code.

Even seasoned Java developers do not fully master the diverse security services offered by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities pertinent to Java-based web applications.

Beyond introducing the security components of the Standard Java Edition, this course addresses security challenges in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Discussions of specific services are preceded by foundational concepts in cryptography and secure communication. A range of practical exercises explores both declarative and programmatic security techniques within JEE, while also covering transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. All components are demonstrated through hands-on exercises, allowing participants to experiment with the discussed APIs and tools first-hand.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws inherent to the Java language and platform, as well as web-related vulnerabilities. In addition to typical errors made by Java developers, the security issues covered include both language-specific concerns and those arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are illustrated through clear, easy-to-follow exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and potential mitigation strategies.

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 how to prevent them
• Grasp the security concepts underlying web services
• Gain proficiency in using various security features within the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions provided by Java EE
• Identify common coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Access information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Acquire hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Obtain resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and the Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to be free from the most problematic common security vulnerabilities experienced in other languages, like C/C++. Yet, software developers and architects should not only know how to use the various security features of the Java environment (positive security), but should also be aware of the numerous vulnerabilities that are still relevant for Java development (negative security).

The introduction of security services is preceded with a brief overview of the foundations of cryptography, providing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and the operation of the applicable components. The use of these components is presented through several practical exercises, where participants can try out the discussed APIs for themselves.

The course also goes through and explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform, covering both the typical bugs committed by Java programmers and the language- and environment-specific issues. All vulnerabilities and the relevant attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by the recommended coding guidelines and the possible mitigation techniques.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand basic concepts of security, IT security and secure coding
• Learn Web vulnerabilities beyond OWASP Top Ten and know how to avoid them
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Have a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Get information about some recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Get sources and further readings 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 introduces key security concepts, provides an overview of the nature of vulnerabilities irrespective of programming languages or platforms, and explains how to manage software security risks across the various phases of the software development lifecycle. While not delving deeply into technical specifics, it highlights some of the most compelling and pressing vulnerabilities across diverse software development technologies, outlines the challenges of security testing, and presents practical techniques and tools for identifying existing issues in code.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Gain insight into web vulnerabilities on both server and client sides
• Recognise the serious consequences of insecure buffer handling
• Be informed about recent vulnerabilities affecting development environments and frameworks
• Learn about common coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Understand security testing approaches and methodologies

Audience

Managers

This course equips PHP developers with essential skills to build applications resilient against modern internet-based attacks. Web vulnerabilities are explored through PHP-focused examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, covering a range of injection attacks, script injections, session handling exploits in PHP, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are introduced and categorised under standard vulnerability types such as missing or improper input validation, incorrect error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related issues. For the latter, we examine attacks like open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic floats, and hash table collision attacks. In each scenario, participants will become familiar with the most critical techniques and functions needed to mitigate these risks.

Special attention is given to client-side security, addressing security concerns related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. A variety of PHP security-related extensions are introduced, including hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptography, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Best practices for hardening are presented in the context of PHP configuration (setting php.ini), Apache, and server-level settings. Finally, an overview is provided of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing frameworks, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerabilities and the configuration practices are reinforced through numerous hands-on exercises. These demonstrate the real-world impact of successful attacks, illustrate how to apply mitigation techniques, and introduce the use of various 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 how to prevent them
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn how to utilise various PHP security features
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in the PHP framework
• Gain hands-on experience with security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading materials 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

Having become familiar with vulnerabilities and attack methods, participants will explore the general approach and methodology for security testing, along with techniques designed to uncover specific vulnerabilities. Security testing begins with gathering information about the system (the Target of Evaluation, or ToC), followed by a comprehensive threat modelling exercise to identify and prioritise all potential threats, ultimately leading to a risk analysis-driven test plan that is both appropriate and effective.

Security evaluations can be conducted at various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Accordingly, this course covers design reviews, code reviews, reconnaissance and information gathering, testing of implementations, and the testing and hardening of environments for secure deployment. A range of security testing techniques are explored in detail, including taint analysis, heuristic-based code review, static code analysis, dynamic web vulnerability testing, and fuzzing. Participants will also be introduced to a variety of tools that can automate the security evaluation of software products. These tools are reinforced through hands-on exercises where participants apply them to analyse previously discussed vulnerable code. Numerous real-world case studies further enhance understanding of different types of vulnerabilities.

This course equips testers and QA staff with the practical skills needed to plan and execute security tests effectively, select and apply the most suitable tools and techniques to uncover even the most elusive security flaws, and immediately apply these skills in their day-to-day work.

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 prevent them
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Understand security testing approaches and methodologies
• Acquire practical expertise in using security testing techniques and tools
• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

Safeguarding web-accessible applications demands security professionals who are thoroughly prepared and constantly attuned to the latest attack methods and emerging trends. A wide array of technologies and environments now enables comfortable development of web applications. It is essential not only to understand the security issues specific to these platforms but also to recognise the general vulnerabilities that apply regardless of the development tools used.

This course provides an overview of applicable security solutions for web applications, with particular emphasis on understanding the most critical cryptographic measures to implement. Web application vulnerabilities are examined on both the server side (aligned with the OWASP Top Ten) and the client side, illustrated through relevant attack scenarios, followed by recommended coding practices and mitigation strategies to prevent associated risks. The topic of secure coding is concluded by exploring common security-related programming errors in areas such as input validation, improper use of security features, and code quality.

Testing plays a vital role in ensuring the security and resilience of web applications. Various approaches—from high-level auditing and penetration testing to ethical hacking—can be employed to uncover different types of vulnerabilities. However, if you aim to go beyond the easily discoverable low-hanging fruit, security testing must be meticulously planned and competently executed. Remember: security testers ideally need to identify all bugs to protect a system, whereas adversaries only require finding one exploitable vulnerability to breach it.

Practical exercises will deepen your understanding of web application vulnerabilities, programming mistakes, and, most importantly, mitigation techniques. Through hands-on trials with a range of testing tools—from security scanners and sniffers to proxy servers, fuzzing utilities, and static source code analyzers—this course delivers essential practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

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
• Gain knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand security testing approaches and methodologies
• Acquire practical knowledge of using security testing techniques and tools
• Be informed about recent vulnerabilities across various platforms, frameworks, and libraries
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Testers

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is tailored for technical professionals looking to deploy and manage open source collaboration platforms that uphold data sovereignty whilst delivering modern team communication capabilities.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to evaluate platforms, deploy self-hosted solutions, configure security and integrations, migrate from existing platforms, and establish operational procedures.

This course will equip participants with the skills to scan, test, hack, and secure their own systems, providing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with essential contemporary security systems. Learners will gain an understanding of how perimeter defences operate before progressing to scanning and attacking their own networks in a safe, controlled environment where no real network is harmed. Participants will then explore how intruders escalate privileges and learn the steps necessary to secure a system, covering topics such as Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows, and Virus Creation.    
 

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch introduces the system architectures, operating systems, networking, storage, and cryptographic issues that should be considered when designing secure embedded systems.

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of security principles, concerns, and technologies. More importantly, participants will be equipped with the techniques needed for developing safe and secure embedded software.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for security engineers and system administrators who wish to leverage FortiGate NGFWs' advanced, security-driven network systems to protect their organisations from both internal and external threats.

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

• Install and configure the preferred FortiGate NGFW software and hardware model.
• Operate and utilise FortiGate NGFW to enhance the efficiency of system administration tasks.
• Manage various forms of external and internal threats using FortiGate features.
• Integrate the FortiGate security fabric across the entire IT infrastructure to deliver rapid, automated protection.
• Ensure sustained protection against attacks through independent and continuous FortiGate threat intelligence.
• Troubleshoot the most common firewall system configuration errors specific to FortiGate NGFWs.
• Deploy Fortinet security solutions within other enterprise applications.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for individuals keen to understand information security and explore potential career pathways within the field. It is suitable for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited prior technical knowledge.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants should:

• Gain a broad understanding of key information security concepts and principles.
• Be able to identify major threats and vulnerabilities.
• Explore various career options and specialisations within information security.
• Build a solid foundation for further learning and exploration in the field.

Course Format:

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Practical exercises and feedback sessions.
• Participants are encouraged to bring questions and engage actively in discussions.

This agenda is flexible and can be adapted based on time constraints and audience interests. Customised versions may include interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and group discussions.

The course will provide resources and information on further learning opportunities, professional organisations, and career development tools.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch, participants will explore Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and gain an understanding of the various IoT security solutions relevant to their organisations.

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

• Understand IoT architectures.
• Identify emerging IoT security threats and corresponding solutions.
• Implement IoT security technologies within their organisations.

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch, participants will explore the various facets of NB-IoT (also known as LTE Cat NB1) as they develop and deploy a sample NB-IoT-based application.

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

• Identify the distinct components of NB-IoT and understand how they integrate to form a cohesive ecosystem.
• Understand and articulate the security features embedded within NB-IoT devices.
• Develop a simple application to track NB-IoT devices.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at software testers who wish to protect their organisation's network with Nmap.

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

• Set up the necessary testing environment to start using Nmap.
• Scan network systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Discover active and vulnerable hosts.

This course will equip attendees with the skills to scan, test, exploit, and secure their own systems, providing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with current essential security technologies. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how perimeter defences operate and will then proceed to scan and attack their own networks in a safe, controlled environment—ensuring no real network is harmed. Attendees will learn how intruders escalate privileges and discover the steps required to secure systems effectively. Key topics include Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows, and Virus Creation.

OpenVAS is an advanced open-source framework comprising multiple services and tools designed for network vulnerability scanning and management.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to effectively use OpenVAS for network vulnerability scanning.

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

• Install and configure OpenVAS
• Understand the core features and components of OpenVAS
• Configure and carry out network vulnerability scans using OpenVAS
• Review and interpret OpenVAS scan results

Audience

• Network engineers
• Network administrators

Course Format

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for individuals who wish to conduct research on third parties while safeguarding themselves against similar scrutiny.

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

• Install and configure advanced tools for conducting OSINT operations.
• Apply advanced techniques to collect publicly available data pertinent to an investigation.
• Efficiently analyse large volumes of data.
• Produce intelligence reports based on findings.
• Leverage AI tools for facial recognition and sentiment analysis.
• Develop a strategic approach to define objectives and direct efforts toward the most relevant and actionable data.

This Introduction to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) course equips delegates with the skills needed to locate critical intelligence more efficiently and effectively across the Internet and World Wide Web. The course is highly practical, giving participants ample opportunity to explore and understand hundreds of available tools and websites.
It progresses to advanced levels, focusing on in-depth use of sophisticated tools essential for covert internet investigations and intelligence gathering. Again, the course remains highly practical, allowing delegates the time to explore and master the tools and resources covered.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for developers who wish to prevent malware intrusion using Palo Alto Networks.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to begin developing firewalls.
• Deploy a Palo Alto firewall on a cloud server.
• Manage packet flow through Palo Alto firewalls.
• Interpret QoS classifications and types.

A public key and a private key form the foundation of public-key (asymmetric) cryptography, enabling secure communication and information exchange in computer networks. The combination of both keys allows for the protection of transmitted data, ensuring its confidentiality and guaranteeing the authenticity of digital signatures. A public key and a private key form the foundation of public-key (asymmetric) cryptography, enabling secure communication and information exchange in computer networks. The combination of both keys allows for the protection of transmitted data, ensuring its confidentiality and guaranteeing the authenticity of digital signatures.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at SysAdmins, systems engineers, security architects, and security analysts who wish to write, execute, and deploy PowerShell scripts and commands to automate Windows security management in their organisation.

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

• Write and execute PowerShell commands to streamline Windows security tasks.
• Use PowerShell for remote command execution to run scripts on thousands of systems across an organisation.
• Configure and harden Windows Server and Windows Firewall to protect systems from malware and attacks.
• Manage certificates and authentication to control user access and activity.

This course in Christchurch aims to support the following: 

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

This course covers secure coding concepts and principles in Java through the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) methodology of testing. The Open Web Application Security Project is an online community that produces freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security.

This course covers secure coding concepts and principles using ASP.NET through the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) testing methodology. OWASP is an online community that produces freely available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security.

This course explores the .NET Framework security features and how to secure web applications.

This course explores the technical skills required to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure in line with information security policies and procedures, while safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.