Web Application Penetration Testing - AI-Powered Learning for Developers

Gain insights into web app vulnerabilities and attack methods, delve into penetration testing with Kali Linux, and explore tools for enhancing information security using Python, web tech, and network management.

Intermediate

62 Lessons

16h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

41 Playgrounds

11 Quizzes

This course includes

41 Playgrounds

11 Quizzes

Course Overview

This course is intended for people interested in information security—particularly in the penetration testing of various websites—to identify the security flaws present in the majority of newly developed websites and how to fix them. You will learn web penetration testing techniques using the Kali Linux operating system. You will be introduced to Python programming, web server technology, network management, open source intelligence, cross-site scripting, SQL injection, authentication and authorization in...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python Programming

Http Protocol And Web Api

Interactive Real Time Web Applications

What You'll Learn

Working knowledge of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a web application

The ability to scan and assess a web application

Hands-on experience in identifying risks with penetration testing tools

Mastery of protecting web applications by applying solid mitigation strategies

What You'll Learn

Working knowledge of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a web application

Course Content

Introduction to the Course

Get familiar with web app security, vulnerability assessment, and ethical penetration testing principles.

Getting Started

Introduction to Linux

Get started with essential Linux commands, file systems, text manipulation, Git, software, permissions, Bash, logging, and kernel management.

Linux Commands Linux File System Text Manipulation Git and Git Version Control Software Management Permissions and Process Management Bash Scripting System Logging Linux Kernel and Loadable Modules Quiz Yourself on Basic Linux Commands

Introduction to Python

Explore the essentials of Python basics, variables, functions, control flow, and scripting.

Python Basics Variables, Functions, and Lists Control Flow Python Scripting Quiz Yourself on Python Basics

Web and Server Technology

Break down the steps to understanding HTTP/S, Apache, web encoding, cookies, and proxies.

HTTP/S Protocol Basics Running a Web Server with Apache Web Encoding Cookies Proxies Quiz Yourself on Web and Server Technology

Network Management and Analysis

Understand network management, modify network details, and analyze traffic using essential tools.

Network Analysis Using ifconfig and iwconfig Modification of Network Information Modification of Domain Name System Wireshark Quiz Yourself on Network Management and Analysis

Open-Source Intelligence

5 Lessons

Focus on OSINT techniques, web fingerprinting, Google hacking, and Shodan for gathering information.

Cross-Site Scripting

4 Lessons

Master protecting web applications from XSS attacks through understanding, exploiting, and mitigating techniques.

SQL Injection

4 Lessons

Break down SQL injection techniques, detection tools, exploitation methods, and mitigation strategies.

Authentication and Authorization

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of authentication and authorization concepts, vulnerabilities, exploitation, and mitigation strategies.

10.

Cross-Site Request Forgery

4 Lessons

Go hands-on with discovering, exploiting, and mitigating Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities.

11.

Social Engineering Attacks

6 Lessons

Build a foundation in social engineering tactics, tools, and mitigation strategies.

12.

Broader Security Concepts

6 Lessons

Explore broader security concepts, including privacy, DoS attacks, auditing, and Security Operations Centers.

13.

Wrapping Up

1 Lesson

Focus on challenges, persistence, and skills growth in web application penetration testing.

Course Author

Trusted by 1.4 million developers working at companies

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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