Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (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 Norway (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.

Android is an open platform designed for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. It offers a wide array of security features to facilitate the development of secure software; however, it also lacks certain security aspects found in other handheld platforms. This course provides a thorough overview of these features and highlights the most critical shortcomings related to the underlying Linux system, file management, and the general environment, as well as the use of permissions and other components of Android software development.

Common security pitfalls and vulnerabilities are discussed for both native code and Java applications, along with recommendations and best practices to avoid and mitigate these issues. Many discussions are supported by real-life examples and case studies. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of how to use security testing tools to identify any programming bugs that could impact security.

Participants attending this course will

• Understand fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Learn about the security solutions available on Android
• Discover how to utilize various security features of the Android platform
• Gain insights into recent vulnerabilities in Java on Android
• Understand typical coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Learn about native code vulnerabilities on Android
• Recognize the severe consequences of insecure buffer handling in native code
• Comprehend architectural protection techniques and their limitations
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Professionals

Implementing a secure networked application can be challenging, even for developers who have previously used various cryptographic components such as encryption and digital signatures. To ensure participants understand the role and usage of these cryptographic primitives, the course begins by laying a solid foundation on the main requirements of secure communication—secure acknowledgment, integrity, confidentiality, remote identification, and anonymity. It also addresses typical problems that can compromise these requirements and presents real-world solutions.

Given that cryptography is a critical aspect of network security, the course delves into the most important cryptographic algorithms in symmetric cryptography, hashing, asymmetric cryptography, and key agreement. Rather than providing an in-depth mathematical background, these elements are discussed from a developer's perspective, with practical use-case examples and considerations related to the application of cryptographic techniques, such as public key infrastructures. Security protocols used in various secure communication contexts are introduced, with a detailed examination of widely-used protocol families like IPSEC and SSL/TLS.

The course also covers typical vulnerabilities associated with certain cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including BEAST, CRIME, TIME, BREACH, FREAK, Logjam, Padding oracle, Lucky Thirteen, POODLE, and similar attacks. Each vulnerability is described in terms of practical considerations and potential consequences, avoiding deep mathematical details.

As XML technology plays a central role in data exchange for networked applications, the security aspects of XML are thoroughly explored. This includes the use of XML in web services and SOAP messages, along with protection measures such as XML signatures and XML encryption. The course also addresses weaknesses in these protection measures and XML-specific security issues like XML injection, XML external entity (XXE) attacks, XML bombs, and XPath injection.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain an understanding of basic concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Comprehend the requirements of secure communication
• Learn about network attacks and defenses at various OSI layers
• Acquire a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand essential security protocols
• Grasp recent attacks against cryptosystems
• Receive information on recent related vulnerabilities
• Understand the security concepts of Web services
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers, Professionals

This three-day course delves into the fundamentals of securing C/C++ code against malicious users who might exploit various vulnerabilities related to memory management and input handling. The course focuses on the principles of writing secure code.

Even experienced Java programmers may not fully grasp the various security services provided by Java, nor are they always aware of the different vulnerabilities that can affect web applications written in Java.

This course covers more than just introducing the security components of Standard Java Edition; it also delves into the security issues surrounding Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and web services. Before diving into specific services, the course lays a foundation in cryptography and secure communication. Various exercises explore both declarative and programmatic security techniques in JEE, as well as transport-layer and end-to-end security for web services. Practical exercises are included to help participants get hands-on experience with the discussed APIs and tools.

The course also examines and explains the most common and severe programming flaws found in the Java language and platform, along with web-related vulnerabilities. It covers not only typical bugs made by Java programmers but also security issues specific to the language and problems arising from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and associated attacks are demonstrated through straightforward exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation techniques.

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
• Comprehend the security principles of web services
• Gain proficiency in using various security features of the Java development environment
• Acquire a practical understanding of cryptography
• Understand the security solutions provided by Java EE
• Learn about common coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in the Java framework
• Gain practical knowledge in using security testing tools
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

Description

The Java language and the Runtime Environment (JRE) were designed to avoid many of the most common security vulnerabilities found in languages such as C/C++. However, software developers and architects should not only know how to utilize the various security features of the Java environment for positive security but also be aware of the numerous vulnerabilities that remain relevant for Java development, known as negative security.

Before diving into security services, the course provides a brief overview of cryptography fundamentals, ensuring everyone has a common understanding of their purpose and operation. Participants will engage in several practical exercises to explore these components firsthand, allowing them to experiment with the discussed APIs.

The course also delves into the most frequent and severe programming flaws specific to the Java language and platform. This includes both typical bugs made by Java programmers and issues unique to the language and environment. Each vulnerability and relevant attack is demonstrated through clear exercises, followed by recommended coding guidelines and mitigation techniques.

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 practical knowledge on using various security features in the Java development environment
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn about common coding mistakes and how to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities within the Java framework
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

A variety of programming languages are available today for compiling code to the .NET and ASP.NET frameworks. The environment offers robust tools for security development, but developers need to understand how to apply architecture- and coding-level techniques to implement effective security features and minimize vulnerabilities or their exploitation.

The goal of this course is to teach developers through numerous hands-on exercises how to prevent untrusted code from executing privileged actions, protect resources with strong authentication and authorization, facilitate remote procedure calls, manage sessions, explore different implementations for specific functionalities, and much more.

The introduction to various vulnerabilities begins by highlighting some common programming issues that arise when using .NET. The discussion on ASP.NET vulnerabilities also covers a range of environment settings and their impacts. Additionally, the course delves into ASP.NET-specific vulnerabilities, addressing both general web application security challenges and special issues like attacking the ViewState or 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 prevent them
• Discover how to utilize various security features in the .NET development environment
• Gain practical experience with security testing tools
• Identify typical coding mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them
• Receive information on recent vulnerabilities in .NET and ASP.NET
• Access sources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This course provides an introduction to common security concepts, offering a broad overview of vulnerabilities that are prevalent across different programming languages and platforms. It explains how to manage the risks associated with software security throughout the various phases of the software development lifecycle. Without delving deeply into technical specifics, it highlights some of the most significant and pressing vulnerabilities in various software development technologies. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of security testing and introduces techniques and tools that can be used to identify any existing issues in your code.

Participants attending this course will

• Gain an understanding of basic security principles, IT security, and secure coding practices.
• Learn about web vulnerabilities affecting both the server and client sides.
• Recognize the serious consequences of insecure buffer handling.
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities in development environments and frameworks.
• Discover typical coding errors and how to avoid them.
• Understand various security testing approaches and methodologies.

Audience

Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use FreeIPA to centralize the authentication, authorization and account information for their organization'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 Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at 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.
• Integrate Okta into an existing application.
• Implement security with multi-factor authentication.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to install, configure, manage, and secure LDAP directories using OpenLDAP.

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

• Understand the structure and operation of LDAP directories.
• Install and configure OpenLDAP for various deployment environments.
• Implement access control, authentication, and replication mechanisms.
• Use OpenLDAP with third-party services and applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use OpenAM to manage identity and access controls for web applications.

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

• Set up the necessary server environment to start configuring authentication and access controls using OpenAM.
• Implement single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user self-service features for web applications.
• Use federation services (OAuth 2.0, OpenID, SAML v2.0, etc.) to extend identity management securely across different systems or applications.
• Access and manage authentication, authorization, and identity services through REST APIs.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use OpenDJ to manage their organization's user credentials in a production environment.

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

• Install and configure OpenDJ.
• Maintain an OpenDJ server, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing for performance.
• Create and manage multiple OpenDJ databases.
• Backup and migrate an OpenDJ server.