Scope
Reference
39050338158
Description
Course Overview
'Best TLS Training' is designed to allow learners to understand both the theory and practice of SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. Designed by the author of the much acclaimed Bulletproof SSL and TLS, this practical training course teaches delegates how to deploy secure servers and encrypted web applications and understand both the theory and practice of Internet PKI.
Objectives
1.Understand threats and attacks against encryption
2.Identify real risks that apply to DWP systems
3.Deploy servers with strong private keys and valid certificates
4.Deploy TLS configurations with strong encryption and forward secrecy
5.Understand higher-level attacks against web applications
6.Use the latest defence technologies, such as HSTS, CSP, and HPKP
7.Learn about key PKI standards and formats
8. Understand where practice differs from theory
9.Analyse certificate lifecycle in detail
10.Evaluate PKI weaknesses and how they affect you
11.Deploy robust protection using public key pinning
12.Learn about what's coming in the future
13.Opportunity to interactively practise what Learners have studied.
Method of Delivery
Online/Virtual
Processed by SSCL
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £32,000 excluding VAT
- £38,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 October 2025
Contract dates
- 24 October 2025 to 23 November 2025
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD
- Companies House: 08004264
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTRC-7848-GYGV
22 Shireburn Avenue
Clitheroe
BB7 2PN
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Department for Work & Pensions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCP-7274-TLRQ
Caxton House 7th Floor 6-12 Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government