Web Application Pentesting (April 2024)

In this comprehensive course, participants will delve into the intricate world of web application development and security. Covering both foundational concepts and advanced techniques, this course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop robust web applications while mitigating security risks.

The course begins with an introduction to web applications, exploring their components and architecture. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how web applications function and the evolution of Web 2.0 technologies. Emphasis is placed on understanding the vulnerability stack and common attack vectors encountered in web applications.

Security is a central theme throughout the course, with dedicated modules focusing on various aspects of web application security. Participants will learn about the state of web application security, client-side security constructs, and the protections offered by modern browsers. Practical techniques for reconnaissance, footprinting, and identifying vulnerable targets will be covered in detail.

Tampering of untrusted data is a significant concern in web application security, and participants will learn how to defend against parameter tampering, cookie poisoning, and other attacks. The course also covers a wide range of injection attacks, including HTML injection, OS command injection, and SQL injection.

Broken authentication and session management vulnerabilities are explored, along with techniques for securing authentication mechanisms and managing session data securely. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks are examined in depth, including reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS vulnerabilities.

Security misconfigurations can leave web applications vulnerable to exploitation, and participants will learn how to mitigate risks associated with cross-domain policies, insecure WebDAV configurations, and sensitive data exposure. Access control issues, such as directory traversal and insecure deserialization, are also addressed.

The course concludes with an exploration of advanced exploitation techniques, including session hijacking, automated security testing, and vulnerabilities in web services. Participants will gain practical experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities through hands-on exercises and real-world examples.

By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of web application development and security, enabling them to build resilient web applications and effectively mitigate security threats.