Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
The Certified Application Security Engineer (C|ASE) program by EC-Council is an advanced training that focuses on securing applications across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It provides developers, testers, and security professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical techniques to design, develop, test, and maintain secure applications. Participants will gain expertise in secure coding practices, application architecture, security requirements gathering, and advanced testing methodologies.
Objectives
- Identify and mitigate application vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
- Integrate security into every phase of the SDLC.
- Apply secure coding standards for input validation, authentication, authorization, cryptography, session management, and error handling.
- Conduct Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST).
- Deploy applications securely and ensure long-term security mai
Audience
- Software Developers (Java or .NET focus)
- Application Security Engineers / Analysts
- Software Testers and QA Professionals
- Security Consultants and Auditors
- System Architects involved in application design
- Professionals seeking C|ASE certification
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of programming (Java, .NET, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with application development lifecycle.
- Understanding of IT security fundamentals (recommended).
Course Content
Module 1: Understanding Application Security, Threats, and Attacks
- Overview of Application Security
- Common Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis
- Exploitation Techniques (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- Case Studies of Real-World Breaches
Module 2: Security Requirements Gathering
- Importance of Security in Requirements Phase
- Identifying Security Goals and Constraints
- Regulatory and Compliance Requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM)
- Integrating Security in Agile and DevOps Environments
Module 3: Secure Application Design and Architecture
- Principles of Secure Design
- Defense in Depth and Layered Security
- Secure Architectural Patterns (MVC, Microservices, Zero Trust)
- Threat Modeling Tools (STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA)
- Design Flaws vs Coding Flaws
Module 4: Secure Coding Practices – Input Validation
- Input Validation Fundamentals
- Whitelisting vs Blacklisting
- Handling User Input and Sanitization
- Preventing Injection Attacks (SQLi, Command Injection)
- Secure File Uploads and Path Traversal Protection
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Module 5: Secure Coding Practices – Authentication & Authorization
- Strong Authentication Mechanisms (MFA, Tokens, SSO)
- Secure Password Management and Storage
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Preventing Broken Authentication and Privilege Escalation
- Session Hijacking Prevention
Module 6: Secure Coding Practices – Cryptography
- Cryptographic Principles (CIA Triad, Hashing, Symmetric/Asymmetric Encryption)
- Secure Use of Cryptographic APIs
- Common Pitfalls (Hardcoded Keys, Weak Algorithms)
- Secure Key Management Practices
- Ensuring Data Integrity and Confidentiality
Module 7: Secure Coding Practices – Session Management
- Secure Session Lifecycle (Creation, Maintenance, Destruction)
- Secure Cookie Attributes (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
- Preventing Session Hijacking and Replay Attacks
- Best Practices for Session IDs and Tokens
- Timeout and Re-authentication Policies
Module 8: Secure Coding Practices – Error Handling
- Importance of Secure Exception Handling
- Avoiding Information Disclosure in Error Messages
- Logging Best Practices (Centralized, Secure Logging)
- Secure Debugging and Stack Trace Management
- Failing Securely vs Failing Open
Module 9: Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST)
- Introduction to Application Security Testing
- Static Application Security Testing (Code Analysis, Tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (Runtime Testing, Tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
- Automated vs Manual Testing
- Integrating Testing into CI/CD Pipelines (DevSecOps)
Module 10: Secure Deployment and Maintenance
- Secure Build and Deployment Processes
- Hardening Application Servers and Containers
- Secure Configuration Management
- Patch Management and Continuous Updates
- Monitoring and Incident Response for Applications
- Post-Deployment Security Reviews and Audits
