Secure Coding Practices And Application Security Training Course in Syrian Arab Republic
Introduction
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, secure software development is no longer an afterthought—it's a fundamental necessity. The Secure Coding Practices and Application Security Training Course is designed to empower developers, engineers, and security professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and tools to build secure, resilient, and high-integrity applications. This course focuses on real-world security challenges in software engineering and provides hands-on guidance on writing secure code, avoiding vulnerabilities, and aligning with global security standards.
With threats growing in sophistication and volume, this training course equips participants with advanced techniques to identify, mitigate, and prevent application-layer attacks. From secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC) to OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure API development, input validation, and threat modeling, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of secure application architecture across diverse environments—mobile, web, and enterprise.
Target Audience
- Software Developers and Engineers
- Application Security Analysts
- DevSecOps and DevOps Professionals
- Penetration Testers and Ethical Hackers
- QA/Test Engineers working with secure code
- System Architects and Technical Leads
- Government or enterprise IT professionals
Course Objectives
- Understand core principles of secure software development
- Learn to identify and mitigate common application vulnerabilities
- Implement security best practices across various programming languages
- Integrate security into the development lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Apply threat modeling techniques in software projects
- Implement robust authentication and access control mechanisms
- Harden front-end and back-end code against injection attacks
- Utilize automated tools for static and dynamic code analysis
- Align application security with industry standards (OWASP, NIST, ISO)
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to Secure Software Development
- Principles of secure coding and why it matters
- Shift-left security and security-by-design
- Role of developers in cybersecurity
- Key security standards and compliance frameworks
- Understanding the cost of insecure code
Module 2: Common Software Vulnerabilities and Exploits
- OWASP Top 10 threats overview
- Examples of broken authentication and session management
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL injection, CSRF
- Insecure deserialization and broken access control
- Real-world breaches caused by insecure code
Module 3: Secure Coding Guidelines in Modern Languages
- Secure practices in Python, JavaScript, Java, C#
- Input validation and output encoding
- Safe use of memory and buffer operations
- Data sanitization techniques
- Avoiding insecure functions and libraries
Module 4: Secure Web and API Development
- Securing HTTP headers and cookies
- Implementing rate limiting and throttling
- API key and token-based authentication
- Preventing parameter tampering and data leakage
- Secure API design principles
Module 5: Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) integration
- OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and JWT usage
- Role-based and attribute-based access control
- Session management best practices
- Securing single sign-on implementations
Module 6: Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
- STRIDE and DREAD frameworks
- Identifying attack surfaces and assets
- Designing secure architecture from the ground up
- Visual modeling tools (Data Flow Diagrams)
- Prioritizing risks for mitigation
Module 7: Secure Code Review and Testing Techniques
- Manual and automated code review strategies
- Using Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Implementing Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Fuzz testing and security unit tests
- Open-source tools for continuous testing
Module 8: Secure DevOps and Continuous Integration
- DevSecOps principles and CI/CD integration
- Secrets management in pipelines
- Docker and container security practices
- Automating security scans in builds
- Compliance as code
Module 9: Front-End Security and Secure UI Design
- JavaScript and DOM-based attack prevention
- Secure HTML/CSS practices
- Content Security Policy (CSP) configuration
- Avoiding clickjacking and UX spoofing
- Secure error handling and feedback
Module 10: Secure Mobile and Desktop Application Development
- Common mobile threats (iOS/Android)
- Securing data storage and transmission
- Code obfuscation and anti-reverse engineering
- Local authentication techniques
- Preventing insecure app behaviors
Module 11: Incident Response and Logging for Applications
- Building secure logging mechanisms
- Detecting and responding to application anomalies
- Integration with SIEM platforms
- Log retention, redaction, and alerting
- Role of forensics in post-breach analysis
Module 12: Future Trends in Application Security
- AI-driven security tools for developers
- Zero Trust in app architecture
- Privacy-enhancing technologies
- Quantum-resilient cryptography
- Shifting security left with AI/ML
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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