Web Penetration Testing
Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of Web Application Penetration Testing, where you'll master the skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in web applications. From understanding web technologies and OWASP's top 10 security risks to hands-on exercises with PortSwigger Labs, this course provides a thorough exploration of injection vulnerabilities, authentication flaws, XSS attacks, and more. Cap it off with real-world scenarios in Capture The Flags (CTFs), report writing, and ethical considerations, ensuring a well-rounded expertise in web pen-testing.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Web Application Pen-Testing
An overview of web app vulnerabilities, their importance, and the ethics of web pen-testing. - Module 2: Web Technologies Fundamentals
Delving into HTTP/HTTPS, browsers, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant web frameworks. - Module 3: Information Gathering for Web Applications
Techniques and tools for gathering information on web applications, focusing on domain-related data and tools like BuiltWith. - Module 4: OWASP Top 10 Overview
Introduction to the most critical web application security risks. - Module 5: Injection Vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, ORM Flaws, and Others
Exploiting and mitigating SQL and ORM-based vulnerabilities. PortSwigger Labs exercises related to Injection vulnerabilities. - Module 6: Broken Authentication and Session Management
Identifying weak authentication mechanisms, session flaws, and mitigation techniques. PortSwigger Labs exercises related to authentication and session management. - Module 7: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Exploring XSS vulnerabilities (stored, reflected, DOM) and their mitigation. PortSwigger Labs exercises on XSS attacks. - Module 8: Sensitive Data Exposure and Security Misconfigurations
Risks associated with data leakage, insecure data storage, and transmission. PortSwigger Labs exercises on data exposure and misconfigurations. - Module 9: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Other Common Attacks
Understanding CSRF, File Upload, and File Inclusion Vulnerabilities. PortSwigger Labs exercises related to CSRF. - Module 10: Broken Access Control and Business Logic Flaws
Mis-configured permissions, inadequate access controls, and business logic vulnerabilities. PortSwigger Labs exercises on access control and logic flaws. - Module 11: Web Services and API Vulnerabilities
Flaws in RESTful services, GraphQL endpoints, SOAP web services.PortSwigger Labs exercises on Web Services and API vulnerabilities. - Module 12: Client-Side Attacks and HTML5 Concerns
Vulnerabilities in JavaScript, CORS issues, and HTML5-related vulnerabilities. PortSwigger Labs exercises on client-side attacks. - Module 13: Web Application Firewall (WAF) Evasion
Techniques to identify and bypass WAFs. PortSwigger Labs exercises on WAF evasion. - Module 14: Manual Tools, Techniques, and Scanning Web Applications
Non-automated tools, methodologies, and using tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP for scanning. PortSwigger Labs exercises on tool usage. - Module 15: Web Application Proxying and Traffic Analysis
Intercepting and analyzing traffic using tools like Burp Suite.PortSwigger Labs exercises on traffic analysis. - Module 16: Web App Post-Exploitation Techniques
PortSwigger Labs exercises on post-exploitation.Actions post-breach: data extraction, account elevation, maintaining access. - Module 17: Web Application Capture The Flags (CTFs)
Hands-on challenges and real-world scenarios for skill application. - Module 18: Web Pen-Test Report Writing
Documenting findings, crafting vulnerability reports, and remediation recommendations. - Module 19: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Web Pen-Testing
Emphasizing ethical guidelines, permissions, and legal implications. - Module 20: PortSwigger Labs - Comprehensive Practice
A holistic approach to using PortSwigger labs for all-round practice.
Personal Benefits:
Expertise in Web Application Security: Acquire a deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques to secure them.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in hands-on exercises, including PortSwigger Labs and CTFs, to apply learned skills in realistic scenarios.
Report Writing Skills: Develop the ability to document findings, craft vulnerability reports, and provide remediation recommendations.
Professional Benefits:
Specialized Career Advancement: Elevate your career by specializing in web application penetration testing, qualifying for roles like Web Security Analyst or Application Security Engineer.
Holistic Security Assessments: Conduct thorough security assessments, providing organizations with comprehensive insights into the security of their web applications.
Effective Communication: Learn to communicate findings effectively through detailed reports, aiding in collaboration with development teams for remediation.
Job Opportunities (source):
Web Security Analyst: Specialize in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in web applications, contributing to robust security postures.
Application Security Engineer: Focus on securing and enhancing the security features of web applications through continuous assessment and improvement.
Penetration Tester: Expand your penetration testing skills with a focus on web applications, offering a versatile set of security assessment capabilities.
Security Consultant (Web): Provide expert advice on web security best practices, guiding organizations in fortifying their web applications.
Incident Responder (Web): Leverage web application penetration testing skills to respond to and mitigate security incidents effectively.
Embark on the Web Penetration Testing journey to not only enhance your personal cyber security skills but also to unlock specialized and high-demand career opportunities in the dynamic field of web application security.
