In today's interconnected world, web applications are crucial for facilitating communication, commerce, and collaboration. However, this increased connectivity also exposes these applications to various security risks, including injection attacks and authentication bypass techniques. As cyber threats evolve in sophistication and complexity, it is essential for security professionals and web developers to stay ahead of the curve and strengthen web applications against potential vulnerabilities. The British Academy For Training and Development offers training to help individuals enhance their skills in securing web applications effectively.

Who Should Attend?

• Cybersecurity Professionals.
• Web Developers.
• Security Researchers.
• IT Professionals.
• Compliance Officers and Auditors.
• Ethical Hackers.
• Students and Researchers looking to expand their knowledge in web application security.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in web applications.
• Understand and mitigate complex security threats and attack vectors targeting web applications.
• The ability to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of web applications, utilizing both manual and automated testing approaches.
• Secure coding practices and guidelines to integrate security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Understand relevant industry regulations and compliance standards related to web application security.
• Ethical Hacking principles and responsible disclosure.

• Introduction to Web Application Security Testing
  • Overview of web application security landscape
  • Importance of security testing in the software development lifecycle
  • Common security threats and attack vectors
• Web Application Architecture
  • Understanding web application components
  • Client-side vs. server-side security concerns
  • API security considerations
• Web Application Penetration Testing Methodologies
  • Introduction to penetration testing
  • Reconnaissance and information gathering
  • Vulnerability assessment and exploitation
  • Post-exploitation techniques
• Advanced Injection Attacks
  • SQL injection
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Command Injection
  • NoSQL injection
• Authentication and Authorization Testing
  • Authentication mechanisms and best practices
  • Authorization vulnerabilities and bypass techniques
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) testing
• Session Management and Security Testing
  • Session fixation and hijacking
  • Session token security
  • Session timeout management
• Security Testing of Web Services
  • RESTful API security testing
  • SOAP security testing
  • XML External Entity (XXE) attacks
• Security Testing Tools and Frameworks
  • Introduction to popular security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap)
  • Automated vs. manual testing approaches
  • Integration of security testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) Testing
  • Understanding WAF technologies
  • Bypass techniques and evasion tactics
  • WAF configuration best practices
• Secure Coding Practices
  • Principles of secure coding
  • Common coding vulnerabilities (e.g., insecure deserialization, improper error handling)
  • Code review techniques for security
• Reporting and Remediation
  • Effective communication of findings
  • Prioritization of vulnerabilities
  • Remediation strategies and best practices
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
  • Legal frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • Ethical hacking principles and guidelines
  • Responsible disclosure policies