4.4
Intermediate
16h
Web Application Penetration Testing
Gain insights into web app vulnerabilities and attack methods, delve into penetration testing with Kali Linux, and explore tools for enhancing information security using Python, web tech, and network management.
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 systems, cross-site request forgery, social engineering attacks, and concepts in information security management.
Your knowledge of the various web application vulnerabilities and attack methods will be enhanced after taking this course. You will get hands-on experience with many tools used in online penetration testing in cyber security.
This course is intended for people interested in information security—particularly in the penetration testing of various website...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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TAKEAWAY SKILLS
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.
Certificate of Completion
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