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Read blogWeb Application Assessment Essentials
Embark on a journey in web application security. This Learning Path is a primer for advanced web application training, blending theory with practical, hands-on experiences.
Web technology fundamentals: Grasp Linux Basics, Networking Fundamentals, and JavaScript for a solid start.
Basic scripting and tools: Enhance skills with Bash and Python Scripting, and master security tools like Burp Suite.
Beginner security methodologies: Dive into core web attacker methodologies, secure coding, and critical aspects like cryptography and version control with Git.
Building a strong web application testing base
Delve into the essentials of web application security, acquiring core skills in scripting and fundamental security practices. This learning path is designed to equip new learners with a solid base in the cybersecurity domain.
Bridging the way to Foundational Web Application Assessments and the OSWA certification
Prepares learners for the WEB-200 course with hands-on skills and foundational web security skills.
- Interactive learning with real-world scenarios.
- Emphasis on practical secure coding techniques.
- Initial steps in web security assessment tools and methodologies.
Key modules in the Web Application Assessment Essentials Learning Path
Web Session Management
- Introduction to secure session management, including authentication, authorization, passwords, session basics, cookie security, and single sign-on.
Introduction to Encoding, Serialization, XML, JSON, and YAML
- Covers basics around XML, JSON and YAML
Introduction to Templating Engines
- Basics of what Templating Engines are and how they work
Introduction to Web Services
- Introduction to REST, Soap, and GraphQL services. Learning module will also discuss common authentication patterns for APIs.
Same-Origin Policy and CORS
- This learning module is designed to give learners a fundamental understanding of Same-Origin Policy and CORS.
Getting Started with Git
- Outlines Git features and technical characteristics. Teaches learners to use help, configure local Git repository, interact with Git objects, and push/pull to and from a remote repository.
Input Validation Fundamentals
- Introduction to input validation as a concept, including block and allow lists together with an introduction to regular expressions, syntactic and semantic validation
Introduction to Git Security
- Covers security concepts related to Git like exposing sensitive information, authentication and authorization methods, gitignore, unsigned commits, and logs (reviewing and undoing).
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With OffSec's Web Application Essentials Learning Path, benefit from the expertise of seasoned professionals, known for leading the industry in offensive security training.
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Our trainers bring invaluable real-world insights.
Pioneers in offensive cybersecurity
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Blend offensive techniques with defensive strategies for a well-rounded skill set.
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This fundamental level learning path is strategically designed to initiate individuals into their web application security journey, serving as an integral part of OffSec's expansive cybersecurity education spectrum.
This path is ideally suited for both individuals and organizations. Whether you're a beginner in cybersecurity, an aspiring web developer, or an IT professional eager to delve into web application security, or a company looking to lay a strong security foundation for your team, this path offers the essential starting point.
Learners will acquire essential competencies needed to embark on a web application security career. The focus is on basic scripting, understanding web vulnerabilities, and applying fundamental defensive tactics.
No prior cybersecurity experience is required. The learning path is specifically crafted to welcome beginners and provide a thorough introduction to web application security, suitable for individuals and teams from various IT backgrounds.
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