Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100) Course Overview

Prerequisites for this Course

To ensure you can successfully undertake training in the "Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100)" course, we recommend the following prerequisites:

• Basic Knowledge of Web Technologies: A fundamental understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting languages. This knowledge will provide a foundation for understanding web application security concepts.
• Familiarity with Web Application Architecture: A basic understanding of how web applications are structured and function is essential. You should be familiar with concepts such as client-server architecture, HTTP protocols, and how data is transmitted between the client and server.
• Basic Programming Skills: While not mandatory, having basic programming skills would be beneficial. Familiarity with a programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript will enable you to better grasp the technical aspects of web application vulnerabilities and their exploitation.
• General Cybersecurity Awareness: A basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Familiarity with common security terms and practices will aid in comprehending the importance of web application security.

Target Audience for Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100)

Introduction: Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100) is designed for IT professionals to identify, address, and mitigate web application security risks, ensuring online integrity.

Target Audience & Job Roles:

• Web Developers
• Security Engineers
• IT Security Analysts
• App Security Specialists
• Cybersecurity Consultants
• Penetration Testers
• Full-Stack Developers
• IT Managers
• Software Architects
• DevOps Engineers
• System Administrators
• Information Security Officers
• QA Analysts
• IT Auditors
• Network Security Engineers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100)?

Understanding the OWASP® Top 10 Security Threats (SKF100)

Equip yourself to identify and address security risks, protect information & ensure online integrity over a comprehensive 2-day course. Explore essential web application security concepts through real-world examples and practical exercises.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the top 10 critical web application security risks as identified by OWASP.
• Learn how to identify and mitigate Broken Access Control vulnerabilities.
• Understand Cryptographic Failures and how to implement proper encryption techniques.
• Analyze Injection vulnerabilities and how to protect against SQL injection and other code injection attacks.
• Explore Insecure Design principles and preventive measures.
• Identify and rectify Security Misconfigurations in web applications.
• Discover methods to manage Vulnerable and Outdated Components.
• Understand Identification and Authentication Failures and how to strengthen user authentication mechanisms.
• Learn about Software and Data Integrity Failures and how to ensure system and data integrity.
• Recognize the importance of Security Logging and Monitoring and how to implement effective monitoring strategies.
• Examine Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and protective techniques against such attacks.

By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped with the practical knowledge to enhance web application security and protect against a wide range of cyber