Mastering OWASP: The Ultimate Guide to Web Application Security
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to master web application security using the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) framework. With a focus on practical, real-world applications, you'll learn how to identify, prevent, and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities.
Course Objectives - Understand the OWASP framework and its application in web security
- Identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities
- Develop secure coding practices and secure application design
- Conduct effective security testing and risk assessment
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Stay up-to-date with the latest web security trends and threats
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to OWASP and Web Application Security
- Overview of OWASP and its mission
- Understanding web application security and its importance
- Common web application vulnerabilities and threats
- Introduction to secure coding practices and secure application design
Module 2: OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
- A1:2017 - Injection
- A2:2017 - Broken Authentication
- A3:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
- A4:2017 - XML External Entity (XXE)
- A5:2017 - Broken Access Control
- A6:2017 - Security Misconfiguration
- A7:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- A8:2017 - Insecure Deserialization
- A9:2017 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
- A10:2017 - Insufficient Logging & Monitoring
Module 3: Secure Coding Practices
- Input validation and sanitization
- Output encoding and escaping
- Error handling and logging
- Secure coding practices for common programming languages
Module 4: Secure Application Design
- Secure architecture and design principles
- Secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Secure data storage and transmission
- Secure communication protocols and encryption
Module 5: Security Testing and Risk Assessment
- Types of security testing: black box, white box, and gray box
- Security testing methodologies and tools
- Risk assessment and vulnerability scoring
- Penetration testing and exploitation
Module 6: Secure Authentication and Authorization
- Secure authentication mechanisms: passwords, tokens, and biometrics
- Secure authorization mechanisms: role-based access control and attribute-based access control
- Single sign-on and federated identity management
- Secure session management and cookie security
Module 7: Web Security Trends and Threats
- Emerging web security threats: AI-powered attacks and IoT vulnerabilities
- Web security trends: DevSecOps, containerization, and serverless computing
- Staying up-to-date with web security news and research
- Best practices for web security awareness and training
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Hands-on projects and interactive simulations to help you learn by doing
- Comprehensive and personalized: Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning paths tailored to your needs and goals
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world applications and case studies to help you stay current with the latest web security trends and threats
- High-quality content and expert instructors: Learn from experienced web security professionals and industry experts
- Certification and recognition: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning and user-friendly interface: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, with a user-friendly interface and clear navigation
- Community-driven and supportive: Join a community of web security professionals and learners, with discussion forums and live support
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects: Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world projects and scenarios
- Lifetime access and gamification: Enjoy lifetime access to the course, with gamification features and progress tracking to help you stay motivated and engaged
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to your knowledge and skills in web application security using the OWASP framework.,
- Understand the OWASP framework and its application in web security
- Identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities
- Develop secure coding practices and secure application design
- Conduct effective security testing and risk assessment
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Stay up-to-date with the latest web security trends and threats
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to OWASP and Web Application Security
- Overview of OWASP and its mission
- Understanding web application security and its importance
- Common web application vulnerabilities and threats
- Introduction to secure coding practices and secure application design
Module 2: OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
- A1:2017 - Injection
- A2:2017 - Broken Authentication
- A3:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
- A4:2017 - XML External Entity (XXE)
- A5:2017 - Broken Access Control
- A6:2017 - Security Misconfiguration
- A7:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- A8:2017 - Insecure Deserialization
- A9:2017 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
- A10:2017 - Insufficient Logging & Monitoring
Module 3: Secure Coding Practices
- Input validation and sanitization
- Output encoding and escaping
- Error handling and logging
- Secure coding practices for common programming languages
Module 4: Secure Application Design
- Secure architecture and design principles
- Secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Secure data storage and transmission
- Secure communication protocols and encryption
Module 5: Security Testing and Risk Assessment
- Types of security testing: black box, white box, and gray box
- Security testing methodologies and tools
- Risk assessment and vulnerability scoring
- Penetration testing and exploitation
Module 6: Secure Authentication and Authorization
- Secure authentication mechanisms: passwords, tokens, and biometrics
- Secure authorization mechanisms: role-based access control and attribute-based access control
- Single sign-on and federated identity management
- Secure session management and cookie security
Module 7: Web Security Trends and Threats
- Emerging web security threats: AI-powered attacks and IoT vulnerabilities
- Web security trends: DevSecOps, containerization, and serverless computing
- Staying up-to-date with web security news and research
- Best practices for web security awareness and training
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Hands-on projects and interactive simulations to help you learn by doing
- Comprehensive and personalized: Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning paths tailored to your needs and goals
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world applications and case studies to help you stay current with the latest web security trends and threats
- High-quality content and expert instructors: Learn from experienced web security professionals and industry experts
- Certification and recognition: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning and user-friendly interface: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, with a user-friendly interface and clear navigation
- Community-driven and supportive: Join a community of web security professionals and learners, with discussion forums and live support
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects: Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world projects and scenarios
- Lifetime access and gamification: Enjoy lifetime access to the course, with gamification features and progress tracking to help you stay motivated and engaged
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to your knowledge and skills in web application security using the OWASP framework.,
- Interactive and engaging: Hands-on projects and interactive simulations to help you learn by doing
- Comprehensive and personalized: Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning paths tailored to your needs and goals
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world applications and case studies to help you stay current with the latest web security trends and threats
- High-quality content and expert instructors: Learn from experienced web security professionals and industry experts
- Certification and recognition: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning and user-friendly interface: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, with a user-friendly interface and clear navigation
- Community-driven and supportive: Join a community of web security professionals and learners, with discussion forums and live support
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects: Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world projects and scenarios
- Lifetime access and gamification: Enjoy lifetime access to the course, with gamification features and progress tracking to help you stay motivated and engaged