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Web Application Penetration Testing

This is Web Penetration Testing Course.

Intermediate

62 Lessons

16h

Certificate of Completion

This is Web Penetration Testing Course.
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Course Overview

This course is intended for people interested in information security—particularly in the penetration testing of various websites—to identify the security flaws present in the majority of newly developed websites and how to fix them. You will learn web penetration testing techniques using the Kali Linux operating system. You will be introduced to Python programming, web server technology, network management, open source intelligence, cross-site scripting, SQL injection, authentication and authorization in...Show More
This course is intended for people interested in information security—particularly in the penetration testing of various websites—to identify the security flaws present in the majority of newly developed websites and how to fix them. You will learn web p...Show More

What You'll Learn

Working knowledge of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a web application
The ability to scan and assess a web application
Hands-on experience in identifying risks with penetration testing tools
Mastery of protecting web applications by applying solid mitigation strategies
Working knowledge of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a web application

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Course Content

1.

Introduction to the Course

1 Lessons

Get familiar with web app security, vulnerability assessment, and ethical penetration testing principles.

2.

Introduction to Linux

10 Lessons

Get started with essential Linux commands, file systems, text manipulation, Git, software, permissions, Bash, logging, and kernel management.

3.

Introduction to Python

5 Lessons

Explore the essentials of Python basics, variables, functions, control flow, and scripting.

4.

Web and Server Technology

6 Lessons

Break down the steps to understanding HTTP/S, Apache, web encoding, cookies, and proxies.

5.

Network Management and Analysis

5 Lessons

Understand network management, modify network details, and analyze traffic using essential tools.

6.

Open-Source Intelligence

5 Lessons

Focus on OSINT techniques, web fingerprinting, Google hacking, and Shodan for gathering information.

7.

Cross-Site Scripting

4 Lessons

Master protecting web applications from XSS attacks through understanding, exploiting, and mitigating techniques.

8.

SQL Injection

4 Lessons

Break down SQL injection techniques, detection tools, exploitation methods, and mitigation strategies.

9.

Authentication and Authorization

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of authentication and authorization concepts, vulnerabilities, exploitation, and mitigation strategies.

10.

Cross-Site Request Forgery

4 Lessons

Go hands-on with discovering, exploiting, and mitigating Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities.

11.

Social Engineering Attacks

6 Lessons

Build a foundation in social engineering tactics, tools, and mitigation strategies.

12.

Broader Security Concepts

6 Lessons

Explore broader security concepts, including privacy, DoS attacks, auditing, and Security Operations Centers.

13.

Wrapping Up

1 Lessons

Focus on challenges, persistence, and skills growth in web application penetration testing.

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