Cyber Security

Web Application Security Essentials

Develop foundational skills in cybersecurity with our Cyber Security Essentials course, covering key concepts, practical tools, and best practices for protecting digital assets.

Descriptions

Web applications are integral to modern businesses but are also prime targets for cyberattacks. Our Web Application Security Essentials course provides in-depth knowledge of how web applications work and how to secure them against common threats. Designed for aspiring security professionals, this course combines theoretical learning with hands-on labs to help you understand, identify, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in web applications.

From exploring the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities to mastering tools like Burp Suite, you will gain practical experience in web penetration testing. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills necessary to conduct thorough web security assessments and protect web applications from attack.

Key Points

Understanding Web Applications: Dive into the architecture of web applications, focusing on client-server interactions, databases, APIs, and web protocols. Learn the security challenges inherent in web app design and development.
Hands-On with Burp Suite: Learn to navigate Burp Suite, a leading tool for web application security testing. Gain practical experience in proxying, scanning, and exploiting vulnerabilities to identify security flaws.
OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities: Master the OWASP Top 10, the most critical web application security risks, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Learn how to identify, exploit, and remediate these vulnerabilities.

Authentication and Session Management: Explore the best practices for secure authentication and session management. Understand vulnerabilities like session fixation and credential stuffing, and how to implement robust mechanisms to protect user identities.
Web Pentesting Methodology: Understand the structured methodology of web application penetration testing, including planning, reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting. Gain hands-on experience in conducting thorough web app security assessments.
Essential Pentesting Tools: Discover and utilize a variety of web pentesting tools, such as automated scanners, proxies, and vulnerability assessment tools. Learn how to effectively leverage these tools to enhance web application security.
Best Practices for Web Pentesting: Learn the best practices for scoping, documenting, and reporting during web application pentests. Explore the ethical and legal implications of penetration testing and strategies to improve security through continuous assessment.

Web Application Security Essentials

Working of Web Applications

Examine the architecture and functioning of web applications, including client-server interactions and web protocols. Understand the role of databases, APIs, and web servers in delivering web content. Explore the security implications of web application design and development.

Burp Suite

Learn to navigate Burp Suite, a comprehensive web application security testing tool. Explore its features, including proxying, scanning, and intruding. Gain hands-on experience using Burp Suite for identifying vulnerabilities and conducting thorough security assessments.

OWASP Top 10

Familiarize yourself with the OWASP Top 10 web application security vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. Understand the impact of these vulnerabilities and their prevalence in real-world applications. Learn strategies for identifying and mitigating these risks.

Authentication and Session Management

Understand the structured approach to web application penetration testing, including planning, scanning, exploitation, and reporting. Learn about the tools and techniques used in each phase. Gain practical experience conducting assessments using established methodologies

Web Pentesting Tools

Discover various tools used for web application penetration testing, including automated scanners, proxies, and vulnerability assessment tools. Learn how to effectively leverage these tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in web applications.

Best Practices in Web Application Pentesting

Learn the best practices for conducting web application penetration tests, including scoping, documentation, and reporting. Understand ethical considerations and legal implications. Explore strategies for improving web application security through regular assessments.

This course includes:

Live Training Sessions
20+ hours of training sessions
Hands on practicals
Practical Assessments
Certificate of completion

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Web Application Security Essentials

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Web Application Security Essentials

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