INE – Web Application Security Testing

Web Application Security Testing

Welcome to the Web Application Security Testing course! This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills to identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks in web applications. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools and techniques to assess the security posture of web applications and protect them from cyber threats.

Introduction

In this course, you’ll dive deep into the world of web application security. Through practical labs and demonstrations, you will learn how to conduct security testing, understand common vulnerabilities, and apply best practices for securing web applications. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to conduct effective security assessments and ensure the safety of web applications in production environments.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding the principles of web application security testing
• How to identify and exploit common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and more
• Performing risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for web applications
• Mitigation strategies for common security flaws in web applications
• Building secure web applications with the latest best practices

Requirements

• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• No prior security knowledge is required, but a willingness to learn about ethical hacking and security testing tools will be beneficial

Detailed Course Description

This course covers the fundamental and advanced aspects of Web Application Security Testing. You will begin with an introduction to web application security concepts, followed by an in-depth exploration of common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and insecure direct object references (IDOR). The course provides practical sessions where you’ll use popular tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP to conduct security tests on real-world applications.

In addition to vulnerability identification, the course teaches you how to analyze and exploit these weaknesses in a safe, ethical manner, and then implement mitigation strategies to prevent these vulnerabilities from being exploited in production environments. You’ll also explore secure development practices to build applications that are resilient to attacks. The course includes assessments, practical assignments, and case studies to reinforce learning and provide real-world experience in security testing.

Who is This Course For?

This course is perfect for aspiring security professionals, penetration testers, developers interested in improving the security of their applications, and anyone who wants to learn how to identify and fix vulnerabilities in web applications. Whether you’re looking to start a career in cybersecurity or deepen your knowledge in application security, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to succeed.

Outbound Links

• OWASP Top 10 Security Risks
• ACS Smart Card Reader
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)

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