Web Application Penetration Testing England, United Kingdom

Course details

Web applications are at the heart of today’s digital world, but they’re also a top target for cyber threats. This Web Application Penetration Testing course is designed to give you essential skills to identify, understand, and secure against the many vulnerabilities hidden within web applications. With this Web Application Penetration Testing course, you’ll learn about different types of attacks, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and authentication vulnerabilities, and how to protect against them.

Our curriculum takes you through each critical area of web application security, from gathering intelligence to advanced security testing methods. You’ll gain the confidence to assess security risks, understand how hackers exploit these weaknesses, and implement strategies to protect sensitive information. Each module is crafted to provide insights into security flaws and the tools needed to prevent them.

By completing this Web Application Penetration Testing course, you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity field. This knowledge opens doors to roles where you can help safeguard web applications for organizations, keeping data secure and user trust intact.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand fundamental web security vulnerabilities and prevention techniques.
• Gain knowledge of attack vectors like SQL injection and XSS.
• Learn to conduct thorough information gathering for security mapping.
• Develop skills in client-side security and testing.
• Grasp security strategies for authentication and authorization.
• Build a foundation for advanced penetration testing roles.

Course Curriculum

• Unit 01: Introduction
• Unit 02: BE PREPARED
• Unit 03: WEB APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES
• Unit 04: INFORMATION GATHERING - MAPPING THE APPLICATIONS
• Unit 05: CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING ATTACKS – XSS
• Unit 06: SQL INJECTION ATTACKS – EXPLOITATIONS
• Unit 07: CROSS SITE REQUEST FORGERY – XSRF
• Unit 08: AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORIZATION ATTACKS
• Unit 09: CLIENT SIDE SECURITY TESTING
• Unit 10: FILE RELATED VULNERABILITIES
• Unit 11: XML EXTERNAL ENTITY ATTACKS – XXE

Who is This Course For:

• IT professionals aiming to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge.
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in web application security.
• Those seeking roles in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Security enthusiasts who want to gain skills in identifying vulnerabilities.
• Software developers wanting to understand secure coding practices.
• Professionals focused on safeguarding applications in digital environments.

Career Path:

• Web Application Security Analyst - £30K to £45K/year
• Penetration Tester - £40K to £60K/year
• Cyber Security Consultant - £50K to £70K/year
• Vulnerability Assessment Specialist - £35K to £50K/year
• Information Security Analyst - £40K to £55K/year

Updated on 04 November, 2024