User Session Recording Technology for Security and Compliance Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at sysadmins who wish to use 389 Directory Server to configure and manage LDAP-based authentication and authorization.

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 faster performance.
• Integrate 389 Directory Server with Microsoft Active Directory.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (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 is challenging, even for developers who have previously utilised various cryptographic building blocks like encryption and digital signatures. To help participants grasp the role and application of these cryptographic primitives, this course first establishes a solid foundation regarding the core requirements of secure communication – namely secure acknowledgement, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also presents typical problems that may compromise these requirements alongside real-world solutions.

As 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 presenting an in-depth mathematical background, these elements are discussed from a developer’s perspective, highlighting typical use-case examples and practical considerations related to crypto usage, such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols in various areas of secure communication are introduced, with an in-depth discussion on the most widely used protocol families such as IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

Typical crypto vulnerabilities are discussed concerning certain crypto algorithms and cryptographic protocols, including BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and similar attacks, as well as the RSA timing attack. In each case, practical considerations and potential consequences for each problem are described without delving into deep mathematical details.

Finally, as XML technology is central to data exchange by networked applications, the security aspects of XML are described. This includes the usage of XML within web services and SOAP messages alongside protection measures such as XML signature and XML encryption – as well as weaknesses in those 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 defences 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

Developing secure C and C++ applications demands rigorous defences against malicious exploitation, memory corruption, and the bypassing of input validation. This programme explores vulnerability patterns such as buffer overflows, use-after-free errors, integer overflows, and type confusion. Participants will implement secure coding guidelines, utilise static analysis tools, and apply defensive programming techniques to eliminate weaknesses, enforce input sanitisation, and deliver hardened software that is resilient against cyberattacks.

Even seasoned Java developers do not necessarily master every security service offered by Java, nor are they always aware of the various vulnerabilities relevant to web applications written in Java.

The course, while introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition, also addresses security issues concerning Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Before discussing specific services, the course covers the foundations of cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises focus on declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, alongside discussions on both transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Participants can apply these concepts through practical exercises, allowing them to test out 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 committed by Java programmers, the introduced security vulnerabilities cover both language-specific issues and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and 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 the security concepts of web services
• Learn to use various security features of the Java development environment
• Gain a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the 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
• Acquire practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Obtain sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Today, a variety of programming languages are available to compile code for the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. While this environment offers robust tools for security development, developers must understand how to apply architecture- and coding-level programming techniques to implement desired security functionalities, avoid vulnerabilities, or 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 through strong authentication and authorization, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, and introduce diverse implementations for specific functionalities, among other skills, through numerous hands-on exercises.

The introduction to various vulnerabilities begins by presenting typical programming problems encountered when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers various environment settings and their effects. 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 attacking the ViewState or employing 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 understand how to avoid them
• Learn to utilise various security features of the .NET development environment
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Learn about typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Gain information about some recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course equips PHP developers with the critical skills needed to shield their applications against modern internet-based threats. By examining real-world PHP scenarios, we explore web vulnerabilities that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses, insecure direct object references, file upload issues, and more. The course categorizes PHP-related vulnerabilities into standard types such as inadequate input validation, faulty error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- or state-related problems. Specific attack vectors discussed include open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via 'magic floats', and hash table collision attacks. Throughout the course, participants will learn the essential techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, addressing issues related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. Participants are introduced to key PHP security extensions such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptographic purposes, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for input validation. Best practices for hardening PHP configuration (php.ini), Apache servers, and the general server environment are also covered. Finally, an overview is provided of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing utilities, exploit kits, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the explanation of vulnerabilities and 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 use of various extensions and tools.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Gain knowledge of web vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Understand client-side vulnerabilities and adopt secure coding practices
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilise various security features within PHP
• Avoid typical coding mistakes
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in PHP frameworks
• Acquire practical skills in using security testing tools
• Access resources and further reading on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This comprehensive core training offers a deep dive into secure software design, development, and testing, guided by the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). It provides a foundational overview of the SDL's essential building blocks, followed by design techniques aimed at detecting and rectifying flaws during the early stages of the development process.

Focusing on the development phase, the course outlines common security-related programming bugs found in both managed and native code. It presents attack methods for the discussed vulnerabilities alongside their corresponding mitigation techniques. Through numerous hands-on exercises, participants engage in live hacking scenarios, making the learning process interactive and practical. The training introduces various security testing methods and demonstrates the effectiveness of different testing tools. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how these tools operate by applying them to vulnerable code examples discussed throughout the course.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

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

Familiarize themselves with the essential steps of the Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle

Adopt secure design and development practices

Comprehend the principles of secure implementation

Understand security testing methodologies

• Access resources and further reading materials on secure coding practices

Target Audience

Developers, Managers

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

The EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE) is a practical course crafted to empower professionals with the capabilities 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) is tailored for intermediate-level software and DevOps professionals who aim to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant code.

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

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

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools in simulated pipelines.
• Guided exercises focused on secure development and deployment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your team’s workflows or toolchain, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use FreeIPA to centralise the 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 an FreeIPA server.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to utilise Okta for identity and access management.

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

• Configure, integrate, and manage Okta.
• Integrate Okta into existing applications.
• Implement security with multi-factor authentication.

OpenLDAP is open-source software used to implement the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), which enables managing and accessing 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 within a network.