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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.

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62 Lessons

16h

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

Learning Roadmap

62 Lessons11 Quizzes

Introduction to the Course

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

Getting Started

Introduction to Linux

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

Linux Commands

Linux File System

Text Manipulation

Git and Git Version Control

Software Management

Permissions and Process Management

Bash Scripting

System Logging

Linux Kernel and Loadable Modules

Quiz Yourself on Basic Linux Commands

Introduction to Python

5 Lessons

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

Web and Server Technology

6 Lessons

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

Network Management and Analysis

5 Lessons

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

Open-Source Intelligence

5 Lessons

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

Cross-Site Scripting

4 Lessons

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

SQL Injection

4 Lessons

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

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

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

Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

OCHIENG' BOSTONE

I major in Cyber Security and Software Engineering.

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