The Information Assurance (STIG) Overview is a comprehensive two-day course that delves into the realm of Information Assurance, empowering you to enhance your cybersecurity skills, understand the essentials of STIGs, and discover cutting-edge web application security practices. The course focuses on the intricacies of best practices for design, implementation, and deployment, inspired by the diverse and powerful STIGs, ultimately helping participants become more proficient in application security. Throughout the course, you'll also explore the fundamentals of application security and development, including checklists, common practices, and secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes. You’ll learn from recent incidents and acquire actionable strategies to strengthen your project teams and IT organizations. You'll also have the opportunity to explore asset analysis and design review methodologies to ensure your organization is prepared to face future cybersecurity challenges.

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Learning Objectives

Working in an interactive learning environment, guided by our application security expert, you’ll explore:
The concepts and terminology behind defensive coding
Threat Modeling as a tool in identifying software vulnerabilities based on realistic threats against meaningful assets
The entire spectrum of threats and attacks that take place against software applications in today’s world
The role that static code reviews and dynamic application testing to uncover vulnerabilities in applications
The vulnerabilities of programming languages as well as how to harden installations
The basics of Cryptography and Encryption and where they fit in the overall security picture
The requirements and best practices for program management as specified in the STIGS
The processes and measures associated with the Secure Software Development (SSD)
The basics of security testing and planning
Understand the concepts and terminology behind defensive coding
Understand Threat Modeling as a tool in identifying software vulnerabilities based on realistic threats against meaningful assets
Learn the entire spectrum of threats and attacks that take place against software applications in today’s world
Discuss the role that static code reviews and dynamic application testing to uncover vulnerabilities in applications
Understand the vulnerabilities of programming language as well as how to harden installations
Understand the basics of Cryptography and Encryption and where they fit in the overall security picture
Understand the fundamentals of XML Digital Signature and XML Encryption as well as how they are used within the web services arena
Understand the requirements and best practices for program management as specified in the STIGS
Understand the processes and measures associated with the Secure Software Development (SSD)
Understand the basics of security testing and planning

1
  • DISA'S SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (STIGS)

    • The motivations behind STIGs
    • Requirements that the various software development roles must meet
    • Implementing STIG requirements and guidelines

2
  • WHY HUNT BUGS?

    • The Language of CyberSecurity
    • The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape
    • AppSec Dissection of SolarWinds
    • The Human Perimeter
    • Interpreting the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report
    • First Axiom in Web Application Security Analysis
    • First Axiom in Addressing ALL Security Concerns
    • Lab: Case Study in Failure

3
  • SAFE AND APPROPRIATE BUG HUNTING/HACKING

    • Working Ethically
    • Respecting Privacy
    • Bug/Defect Notification
    • Bug Bounty Programs
    • Bug Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

4
  • PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY

    • Secuity Is a Lifecycle Issue
    • Minimize Attack Surface Area
    • Layers of Defense: Tenacious D
    • Compartmentalize
    • Consider All Application States
    • Do NOT Trust the Untrusted

5
  • IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION FAILURES

    • Applicable STIGs
    • Quality and Protection of Authentication Data
    • Proper hashing of passwords
    • Handling Passwords on Server Side
    • Session Management
    • HttpOnly and Security Headers
    • Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs

6
  • INJECTION

    • Applicable STIGs
    • Injection Flaws
    • SQL Injection Attacks Evolve
    • Drill Down on Stored Procedures
    • Other Forms of Server-Side Injection
    • Minimizing Injection Flaws
    • Client-side Injection: XSS
    • Persistent, Reflective, and DOM-Based XSS
    • Best Practices for Untrusted Data
    • Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs

7
  • APPLICATIONS: WHAT NEXT?

    • Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
    • CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous SW Errors
    • Strength Training: Project Teams/Developers
    • Strength Training: IT Organizations

8
  • CRYPTOGRAPHIC FAILURES

    • Applicable STIGs
    • Identifying Protection Needs
    • Evolving Privacy Considerations
    • Options for Protecting Data
    • Transport/Message Level Security
    • Weak Cryptographic Processing
    • Keys and Key Management
    • Threats of Quantum Computing
    • Steal Now, Crack Later Threat
    • Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs

9
  • APPLICATION SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT CHECKLISTS

    • Checklist Overview, Conventions, and Best Practices
    • Leveraging Common AppSec Practices and Control
    • Actionable Application Security
    • Additional Tools for the Toolbox
    • Strength Training: Project Teams/Developers
    • Strength Training: IT Organizations
    • Lab: Recent Incidents

10
  • SDL OVERVIEW

    • Attack Phases: Offensive Actions and Defensive Controls
    • Secure Software Development Processes
    • Shifting Left
    • Actionable Items Moving Forward
    • Lab: Design Study Review

11
  • ASSET ANALYSIS

    • Asset Analysis Process
    • Types of Application-Related Assets
    • Adding Risk Escalators
    • Discovery and Recon

12
  • DESIGN REVIEW

    • Asset Inventory and Design
    • Assets, Dataflows, and Trust Boundaries
    • Risk Escalators in Designs
    • Risk Mitigation Options

Audience

This immersive experience is tailored for IT professionals, developers, project teams, technical leads, project managers, testing/QA personnel, and other key stakeholders who seek to expand their knowledge and expertise in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Language

English

Prerequisites

While specific prerequisites may vary depending on the course provider and the targeted audience, a general set of prerequisites for attending a course on Information Assurance and STIGs could include: Basic understanding of information security concepts and terminology. Familiarity with web application architecture and development. Knowledge of networking and web protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP). Experience with programming languages commonly used in web application development, such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C# would be helpful but not required, as this is not a hands-on class A general understanding of operating systems, databases, and web servers

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Length: 2.0 days (16 hours)

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