Cyber security training for software developers and staff
Cyber security training allows you to raise your developers’ and employees’ security competence level and reduce security risks.
We teach you to think like a hacker
We are a bunch of hackers, and we test over 100 programs a year. This gives the vast expertise we use when planning our training. Who better to train you on repelling hackers than the hackers themselves?
Make your employees your company’s top defenders
With the help of security training based on the hacker perspective, you will
- raise your level of security competence
- reduce security risks
- increase understanding of the importance of information security
- raise motivation and individuals’ ability to detect cyber risks
- improve the organization’s information security culture.
Information security requires continuous upskilling
Security training develops your confidence and helps companies understand their current cyber security risks.
Why our training is effective
- tailored content
- measurement of learning outcomes
- practical learning by doing.
Basics of Web App Security
This one-day coaching session gives you an overview of the cyber attackers’ and security testers’ world. App developers who take part learn how an attacker sees the web app and its background services.
The coaching is suitable for orientating your new team members or refreshing knowledge.
Contents and further information
The coaching session covers the major tools and technologies used by security testers. This gives you an understanding of how common security vulnerabilities can not only be found and exploited, but also avoided. The session covers these and more:
- How an attacker sees your web app and its background systems
- Major security risks (OWASP Top 10+)
- Common tools of an attacker and security tester
- Important information security resources for a developer
- Demos and hands-on exercises
The coaching lasts 6 hours and we recommend no more than 15–20 participants. The day includes hands-on training. This requires participants to have basic web app programming skills and an understanding of web apps and their background systems’ architecture.
Advanced Web App Security
This coaching day builds on Web App Security Basics. During the day, we teach you about advanced concepts and subjects related to web app security.
This session suits development team members who want to take their understanding of information security further and practise using security testing and hacking tools in a more challenging training environment.
Contents and further information
The session gives you a deeper cross-section of web apps and their background systems’ security vulnerabilities, as well as of the principles behind how they are exploited and prevented.
Your organization’s and participating team members’ preferences determine the precise subjects discussed on the day. The training session can cover subjects such as:
- App encryption layers and security controls
- Advanced vulnerabilities in modern technologies
- Demos and hands-on exercises!
The coaching lasts 6 hours and we recommend no more than 15–20 participants. We strongly recommend that participants have already completed the Web App Security Basics session.
Information security Awareness training
This coaching session develops information security awareness. It lifts the veil to reveal the cybercriminal world and teaches you how to defend against cyber attacks. A professional Silverskin hacker will tell you who is behind cyber attacks, why and how they happen, and how to protect against them.
The coaching session is suitable for all the company’s employees.
Contents and further information
This coaching session develops information security awareness. It lifts the veil to reveal the cybercriminal world and teaches you how to defend against cyber attacks. A professional Silverskin hacker will tell you who is behind cyber attacks, why and how they happen, and how to protect against them. The session covers these topics and more:
- Why your company is a particularly enticing target for cyber criminals
- Anatomy of a cyber attack: who, why and how
- Recognizing social attacks (phishing)
- Remote work and information security
- Secure working: emails, file sharing, computers and mobile devices, social media, password security
We work with you to tailor the final content and emphasis of the session to suit you and your needs.
Would you like tailored cyber security training?
We tailor training sessions for various needs, both in the private and public sectors. Send us a message and tell us about your needs. We’ll plan a training session that meets your educational requirements.
Our clients’ training experiences
”I felt there was a lot of stuff I benefited from as a developer. The real-life examples helped me better understand a range of vulnerabilities and how they could be exploited.”
”A really nice training session! The trainer was clearly a professional who could talk about the topics clearly and understandably. The practical sections were interesting and gave concrete insights.”
”I really liked this training session! It’s one of the best I’ve ever attended. It was a well-balanced session with ample practical exercises.”
3 reasons we are the best app security coach for you
Years of experience in app security
In the sessions, we share lessons we have learnt through years of experience in the industry. You will learn best practices and avoid unnecessary errors through demos and practical exercises. You will not just get strategy, but also hands-on skills.
A trusted and certified partner
We have certified our competence. Our specialists are certified to major industry standards, and we are constantly upskilling. This allows us to share cutting-edge competence with you.
Experience with hundreds of clients
Our expertise is not limited to a single sector. Our clients are B2B and B2C companies and associations of all sizes and industries. No challenge is too big or small for us!
A certified and professional partner
We have over 10 years’ experience of providing cyber security services. We constantly develop ourselves and certify our skills. What’s more, we’re pleasant to work with!
Time for training on cyber security?
We’ll help you raise your skill level. Contact us and find out what kind of training would best suit you!