Application Security Training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of application security, covering secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and compliance frameworks. Participants will learn how to identify, prevent, and mitigate security threats in web and mobile applications while implementing best security practices.

Course Agenda

Introduction to Application Security

• Importance of application security in modern development

• Common security threats and attack vectors

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Web Application Security Threats and Mitigation

• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities overview

• SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

• Broken authentication and session management attacks

Secure Coding Practices

• Input validation and output encoding techniques

• Secure authentication and password management

• Secure API development and protection against API abuses

Mobile Application Security

• Common mobile app vulnerabilities

• Secure coding guidelines for Android and iOS

• Mobile application penetration testing techniques

Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

• Identifying security risks in applications

• STRIDE and DREAD threat modeling frameworks

• Risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies

Application Security Testing and Tools

• Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST & DAST)

• Security testing tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube

• Secure DevOps (DevSecOps) and CI/CD pipeline security

Compliance and Security Standards

• Secure application development compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS)

• GDPR and data protection regulations

• Secure coding policies and best practices