Java Secure Coding Camp | Attacking and Securing Java Web Applications (TT8320-J)

About this course:

Discover the cutting-edge of cybersecurity and elevate your skills as a Java Web developer with our comprehensive Bug Hunting and Application Security course. Designed specifically for experienced Java web developers, our Java Secure Coding Camp | Attacking and Securing Java Web Applications is an immersive, hands-on training program that delves deep into the world of bug hunting, ethical hacking, and web application security. Through real-world case studies, engaging labs, and expert instruction, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to fortify your applications, stay ahead of emerging threats, and protect your organization from costly security breaches.

Upon completing this course, you will not only acquire a profound understanding of application security concepts and best practices but also enhance your problem-solving, debugging, and overall software development prowess. Empowered with these new skills, you'll be well-prepared to identify, address, and prevent security threats in your Java Web applications, ensuring a robust and secure digital environment for your organization.

Course Objective:

• Master the fundamentals of secure coding and understand the stages of an exploit, focusing on defensive techniques. 

• Establish foundational axioms for analyzing and addressing security in web applications, guiding your approach through this course and future endeavors. 

• Learn responsible ethical hacking methods, including defect detection, bug reporting, and ensuring all activities are executed in a safe environment. 

• Recognize and sidestep frequent pitfalls in vulnerability testing and bug hunting, leveraging best practices. 

• Gain insight into the significance of multilayered defense strategies, evaluating the effectiveness of layered defenses through hands-on testing. 

• Identify and handle untrusted data sources, understanding the associated risks like denial of service, cross-site scripting, and injections. 

• Dive deep into authentication and authorization, pinpointing vulnerabilities and learning how to fortify these crucial security areas. 

• Understand and counteract web-specific threats such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Injection attacks, mastering both offensive and defensive techniques. 

• Examine risk factors in XML processing, file and software uploads, and deserialization, along with strategies for risk mitigation. 

• Get acquainted with key security tools, from code scanners to web application firewalls, while also exploring server and infrastructure hardening techniques. 

Audience:

• This is an intermediate level Java programming course, designed for experienced Java Web developers, software engineers, and architects who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in application security, bug hunting, and secure software development. The course would also be well-suited for IT professionals, such as security analysts, security engineers, and DevOps team members, who are responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of web applications in their organizations.  

Prerequisite:

• Practical hands-on Java web development experience. This is java coding class that requires intermediate Java developer skills to complete the lab work.

• Web Application Security Essentials

• Securing Databases: Practical Database Security Skills for Safer Systems

• AI & Web Application Security: A Practical Guide to Risks & Responses