advanced Web Application Security Testing Course Overview

To ensure that participants are prepared to gain the maximum benefit from the Advanced Web Application Security Testing course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with the HTTP protocol and client-server architecture
• Knowledge of common web application architectures and frameworks
• Experience with web application development or testing
• Awareness of common security vulnerabilities as classified by OWASP Top 10
• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts
• Some experience with using proxy tools (like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite) for web application analysis
• Basic knowledge of a programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PHP)
• Ability to read and understand error messages and logs for troubleshooting purposes

These prerequisites are intended to provide a solid foundation for participants to effectively engage with the course material and practical exercises. A willingness to learn and a proactive approach to problem-solving are also essential for success in this course.

Target Audience for advanced Web Application Security Testing

The Advanced Web Application Security Testing course by Koenig Solutions is designed for IT professionals focused on safeguarding web applications.

• Security Analysts
• Penetration Testers
• Web Application Developers
• Security Consultants
• IT Security Managers
• System Administrators
• Risk Management Professionals
• Quality Assurance Testers
• Software Architects
• Ethical Hackers
• Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
• Network Engineers with a focus on security
• Compliance Auditors looking to understand technical risks
• CISOs and other senior security officers
• Anyone aspiring to attain a certification in web application security

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this advanced Web Application Security Testing?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This advanced Web Application Security Testing course focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in web applications, guided by the OWASP Testing Framework.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the OWASP Testing Framework and apply its principles to systematically assess web application security.
• Conduct thorough information gathering using tools and techniques to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate and test web application configuration for security issues related to SSL/TLS, databases, and server infrastructure.
• Perform comprehensive authentication and session management testing to uncover flaws that could lead to unauthorized access.
• Assess authorization mechanisms to identify and exploit vulnerabilities like path traversal and privilege escalation.
• Execute business logic testing to reveal flaws that could be exploited in real-world scenarios.
• Conduct data validation testing, including testing for various injection flaws and scripting vulnerabilities that threaten web application integrity.
• Identify and test for potential Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerabilities that could impact application availability.
• Assess the security of web services by evaluating WSDL, SOAP, and RESTful services, as well as AJAX implementations.
• Develop skills in reporting security findings, articulating the real risk to stakeholders, and recommending remediation strategies.