PHP Training in Kenya

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to learn and use Livewire to build modern and dynamic application interfaces.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build and test livewire components.
• Build applications using the Livewire library.
• Create dynamic components within PHP.

This course equips PHP developers with the essential skills needed to build applications that are resilient against modern internet-based attacks. The curriculum explores web vulnerabilities using practical PHP examples that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten, addressing a wide range of issues such as various injection attacks, script injections, session handling weaknesses in PHP, insecure direct object references, file upload problems, and more. PHP-specific vulnerabilities are categorized into standard vulnerability types, including missing or inadequate input validation, improper error and exception handling, misuse of security features, and time- and state-related issues. For the latter category, we examine attacks such as open_basedir circumvention, denial-of-service via magic float manipulation, and hash table collision attacks. In every scenario, participants will learn the critical techniques and functions required to mitigate these risks.

A significant emphasis is placed on client-side security, tackling security concerns related to JavaScript, Ajax, and HTML5. The course introduces several PHP security extensions, such as hash, mcrypt, and OpenSSL for cryptographic purposes, as well as Ctype, ext/filter, and HTML Purifier for robust input validation. Best practices for hardening are discussed in the context of PHP configuration (specifically php.ini), Apache, and server-level settings in general. Furthermore, the course provides an overview of various security testing tools and techniques available to developers and testers, including security scanners, penetration testing methods, exploit packs, sniffers, proxy servers, fuzzing tools, and static source code analyzers.

Both the introduction of vulnerability concepts and configuration practices are reinforced through numerous hands-on exercises. These demonstrations illustrate the consequences of successful attacks, show how to apply mitigation strategies, and guide participants in using various extensions and tools effectively.

Participants attending this course will

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of security, IT security, and secure coding
• Understand web vulnerabilities that extend beyond the OWASP Top Ten and learn how to prevent them
• Acquire knowledge of client-side vulnerabilities and secure coding standards
• Develop a practical understanding of cryptography
• Learn to utilize various built-in security features of PHP
• Identify typical coding mistakes and understand how to avoid them
• Stay informed about recent vulnerabilities within the PHP framework
• Gain practical experience in using security testing tools
• Access resources and further readings on secure coding practices

Audience

Developers

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate PHP developers who wish to apply design patterns effectively in their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the purpose and advantages of using design patterns.
• Recognize and implement suitable design patterns for common scenarios.
• Organize PHP applications in accordance with industry-recognized best practices.
• Integrate patterns into modern frameworks such as Symfony or Zend.

This instructor-led, live training session in Kenya introduces the fundamentals of Laravel and guides participants through the creation of a Laravel-based web application.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at web developers who wish to use Laravel and Vue.js for fullstack web development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop web applications with Laravel and Vue.js.
• Integrate the Laravel backend API into Vue.js.
• Deploy a Laravel application.

This course is tailored for seasoned programmers aiming to delve into the challenges associated with applying design patterns and refactoring techniques. Participants will gain insight into the core principles and practical applications of these patterns, thereby enabling them to construct robust and efficient application code.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at web developers who wish to build middleware and web services in Laravel.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use Laravel PHP Artisan to generate code and components.
• Build RESTful APIs in Laravel that can browse, read, edit, add, and delete.
• Filter and sort results based on URL parameters using RESTful APIs.