Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
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In today's digital landscape, web applications are one of the primary targets for cybercriminals, making web app penetration testing and ethical hacking essential for securing applications against sophisticated threats. Organizations rely on penetration testers and security professionals to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
This Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking course provides participants with hands-on experience in identifying, exploiting, and securing web application vulnerabilities. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn how to conduct reconnaissance, exploit critical security flaws, bypass security controls, and implement defensive measures to enhance web application security. Using industry-standard tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Kali Linux, participants will gain the technical skills needed to evaluate security risks, perform advanced penetration testing, and document security findings effectively.
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Introduction to Web Application Security and Testing Methodologies
- Understanding the fundamentals of web application security and the importance of securing web applications
- Describing the role of ethical hackers in maintaining web app security
- Reviewing key legal and ethical considerations for ethical hacking:
- Hacking laws
- Responsible disclosure policies
- Ethical guidelines for penetration testing
- Exploring the most critical web vulnerabilities to the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Guidelines for setting up a penetration testing environment: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux
- Understanding HPPT basics and web architecture:
- HTTP/S protocols
- Headers
- Request/ response cycles
- Interaction between the application and the servers
- Practical Exercise: Using Burp Suite to intercept and analyze HTTP requests
