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Web Application Penetration Testing

Web Application Penetration Testing

  • 19 hours
  • Self-paced online
  • Certificate on completion

Part of IT & Software courses

Overview

Welcome to “Web Application Penetration Testing”! This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats targeting web applications, understanding how to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities is essential for cybersecurity professionals. In this course, you’ll learn the techniques and methodologies used in web application penetration testing to ensure the security of web applications.

Interactive video lectures by industry experts

Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day

Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over

Developed by qualified first aid professionals

Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly

24/7 Learning Assistance

Discounts on bulk purchases

Main Course Features:

Detailed explanation of web application security concepts and common vulnerabilities

Hands-on labs and practical exercises for conducting penetration tests on web applications

Coverage of popular tools and frameworks used in web application penetration testing (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)

Exploration of manual and automated techniques for vulnerability discovery and exploitation

Guidance on writing comprehensive penetration test reports and recommendations

Real-world case studies and examples demonstrating the application of penetration testing techniques

Access to resources and tools for continued learning and practice in web application security

Supportive online community for collaboration and assistance throughout the course

Who Should Take This Course:

Cybersecurity professionals interested in specializing in web application security

Penetration testers and ethical hackers looking to expand their skill set to include web application testing

Web developers and software engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of web application security

IT professionals responsible for ensuring the security of web applications in their organizations

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the fundamentals of web application security and common vulnerabilities

Learn how to conduct penetration tests on web applications using manual and automated techniques

Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in web applications

Write comprehensive penetration test reports with detailed findings and recommendations

Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and labs in web application penetration testing

Enhance your skills in using penetration testing tools and frameworks such as Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP

Develop strategies for securing web applications and mitigating identified vulnerabilities

Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in web application security and penetration testing.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Curriculum

  1. Unit 01: Introduction
  2. Unit 02: BE PREPARED
  3. Unit 03: WEB APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES
  4. Unit 04: INFORMATION GATHERING - MAPPING THE APPLICATIONS
  5. Unit 05: CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING ATTACKS – XSS
  6. Unit 06: SQL INJECTION ATTACKS – EXPLOITATIONS
  7. Unit 07: CROSS SITE REQUEST FORGERY – XSRF
  8. Unit 08: AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORIZATION ATTACKS
  9. Unit 09: CLIENT SIDE SECURITY TESTING
  10. Unit 10: FILE RELATED VULNERABILITIES
  11. Unit 11: XML EXTERNAL ENTITY ATTACKS – XXE
  12. Resources