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Web Security Academy Series Course
Web Security Academy Training Course Overview: Web Application Hacking, Automation with Python, and Defense
This comprehensive Web Security Academy Training Course is designed to teach participants how to identify, exploit, and defend against common web application vulnerabilities. The curriculum focuses on hands-on experience with real-world security flaws while also demonstrating how to automate attacks and defenses using Python scripting. For each vulnerability, participants explore its technical aspects before tackling practical labs that simulate real-world scenarios.
Key Topics Covered:
Server-Side Vulnerabilities:
- SQL Injection (SQLi):
- How attackers manipulate SQL queries to gain unauthorized access to data.
- Hands-on labs for identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.
- Authentication Vulnerabilities:
- Exploiting flaws in authentication mechanisms to bypass login systems.
- Labs on cracking passwords, session hijacking, and bypassing authentication checks.
- Directory Traversal:
- Techniques to gain access to restricted directories or files by manipulating file paths.
- Command Injection:
- Executing arbitrary commands on a server through vulnerable applications.
- Business Logic Vulnerabilities:
- Identifying flaws in how a web application handles critical business functions.
- Information Disclosure:
- Discovering sensitive data (e.g., error messages, source code) that should not be visible to users.
- Access Control Vulnerabilities:
- Exploiting improper access control to gain unauthorized privileges.
- File Upload Vulnerabilities:
- Uploading malicious files to compromise a server or execute attacks.
- Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF):
- Forcing a server to make requests to internal services or systems.
- XXE Injection (XML External Entity):
- Exploiting vulnerable XML parsers to gain access to files or perform denial-of-service attacks.
Client-Side Vulnerabilities:
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS):
- Injecting malicious scripts into web pages to steal data or hijack user sessions.
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF):
- Forcing users to perform actions they didn’t intend to by exploiting their authenticated sessions.
- Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS):
- Understanding how improper CORS configurations can lead to data theft across domains.
- Clickjacking:
- Tricking users into clicking on elements they cannot see, leading to unintended actions.
- DOM-based Vulnerabilities:
- Exploiting client-side JavaScript vulnerabilities to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM).
- WebSocket Vulnerabilities:
- Attacking the real-time communication channels used by WebSockets for unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Automation with Python:
- Learn to automate vulnerability exploitation and scanning using Python scripting.
- Use Python to create custom tools and scripts that target specific vulnerabilities.
- Automate tasks such as SQL Injection attacks, XSS payloads, and CSRF attacks.
Defense Techniques:
- Understand the best practices for defending against the above vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure coding techniques, proper input validation, and configuration settings.
- Learn about web application firewalls (WAF), authentication hardening, and intrusion detection systems.
Course Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of computers: Ability to navigate the internet and understand basic computer operations.
- Basic knowledge of web fundamentals: Familiarity with HTTP requests, methods, cookies, and status codes.
- Basic knowledge of Python scripting: Experience with basic Python programming for automation purposes.
Course Outcome:
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of both attacking and defending web applications. They will be proficient in identifying common vulnerabilities, automating their exploits with Python, and implementing defense mechanisms to secure web applications.
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