Mastering Application Security Assessment: A Hands-on Guide to Identifying and Mitigating Threats
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and mitigate threats in application security. With a focus on hands-on learning, you'll gain practical experience in assessing and securing applications, as well as understanding the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of application security and the importance of security assessments
- Learn how to identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities
- Gain hands-on experience with security testing tools and techniques
- Understand how to conduct a thorough security assessment and provide actionable recommendations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities in application security
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Application Security
- Defining application security and its importance
- Understanding the OWASP Top 10
- Introduction to security testing and assessment
- Setting up a testing environment
Module 2: Understanding Web Application Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Session Management
- Input Validation and Error Handling
- Authentication and Authorization
Module 3: Security Testing Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to Burp Suite and ZAP
- Using Nmap and Nessus for vulnerability scanning
- Conducting manual testing and exploitation
- Using security testing frameworks and libraries
Module 4: Conducting a Security Assessment
- Planning and scoping a security assessment
- Conducting a threat modeling exercise
- Identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities
- Providing actionable recommendations and reporting
Module 5: Advanced Topics in Application Security
- Understanding and addressing advanced threats (e.g. APTs, zero-days)
- Implementing secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
- Using security metrics and benchmarking
- Addressing security in DevOps and continuous integration
Module 6: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Real-world examples of application security breaches and lessons learned
- Case studies of successful security assessments and mitigation efforts
- Panel discussions with industry experts and practitioners
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Hands-on labs, group discussions, and Q&A sessions
- Comprehensive: Covers the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security testing tools and techniques
- Personalized: Small class sizes and personalized attention from expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Course materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest threats and vulnerabilities
- Practical: Focus on real-world applications and hands-on experience
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive industry experience
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Self-paced online learning with lifetime access
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use online platform with mobile accessibility
- Community-driven: Private online community for discussion and networking
- Actionable insights: Practical recommendations and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects and case studies
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access: Access to course materials and updates for life
- Gamification: Interactive elements and rewards for engagement
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to your expertise and knowledge in application security assessment and mitigation.,
- Understand the fundamentals of application security and the importance of security assessments
- Learn how to identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities
- Gain hands-on experience with security testing tools and techniques
- Understand how to conduct a thorough security assessment and provide actionable recommendations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities in application security
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Application Security
- Defining application security and its importance
- Understanding the OWASP Top 10
- Introduction to security testing and assessment
- Setting up a testing environment
Module 2: Understanding Web Application Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Session Management
- Input Validation and Error Handling
- Authentication and Authorization
Module 3: Security Testing Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to Burp Suite and ZAP
- Using Nmap and Nessus for vulnerability scanning
- Conducting manual testing and exploitation
- Using security testing frameworks and libraries
Module 4: Conducting a Security Assessment
- Planning and scoping a security assessment
- Conducting a threat modeling exercise
- Identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities
- Providing actionable recommendations and reporting
Module 5: Advanced Topics in Application Security
- Understanding and addressing advanced threats (e.g. APTs, zero-days)
- Implementing secure coding practices and secure development lifecycle
- Using security metrics and benchmarking
- Addressing security in DevOps and continuous integration
Module 6: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Real-world examples of application security breaches and lessons learned
- Case studies of successful security assessments and mitigation efforts
- Panel discussions with industry experts and practitioners
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Hands-on labs, group discussions, and Q&A sessions
- Comprehensive: Covers the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security testing tools and techniques
- Personalized: Small class sizes and personalized attention from expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Course materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest threats and vulnerabilities
- Practical: Focus on real-world applications and hands-on experience
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive industry experience
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Self-paced online learning with lifetime access
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use online platform with mobile accessibility
- Community-driven: Private online community for discussion and networking
- Actionable insights: Practical recommendations and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects and case studies
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access: Access to course materials and updates for life
- Gamification: Interactive elements and rewards for engagement
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to your expertise and knowledge in application security assessment and mitigation.,
- Interactive and Engaging: Hands-on labs, group discussions, and Q&A sessions
- Comprehensive: Covers the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security testing tools and techniques
- Personalized: Small class sizes and personalized attention from expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Course materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest threats and vulnerabilities
- Practical: Focus on real-world applications and hands-on experience
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive industry experience
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Self-paced online learning with lifetime access
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use online platform with mobile accessibility
- Community-driven: Private online community for discussion and networking
- Actionable insights: Practical recommendations and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects and case studies
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access: Access to course materials and updates for life
- Gamification: Interactive elements and rewards for engagement
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated