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OffSec’s first video-first Learning Path: OWASP Top 10 - 2021 Essentials

This learning path is designed to furnish learners with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in application security, with a focus on the most critical vulnerabilities, as outlined by OWASP in 2021.

  • Core application security principles: Explore OWASP’s critical risks, from Injection flaws to Broken Authentication.

  • Defensive strategies overview: Gain insight into defending against Cross-Site Scripting and Insecure Deserialization.

  • Understanding prevention techniques: Learn about measures to tackle Security Misconfiguration and Vulnerable Components.

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Fundamental security skills for modern applications

This learning path is designed to furnish learners with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in application security, with a focus on the most critical vulnerabilities, as outlined by OWASP in 2021.

Navigating the fundamentals of application security

Navigating the fundamentals of application security

As software systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, a robust understanding of application security vulnerabilities is paramount for every enterprise security team. The OWASP Top 10:2021 learning path equips your learners with:

  • A fundamental grasp of the most critical application vulnerabilities, as outlined by OWASP.
  • Familiarity with the most common attack vectors and effective mitigation strategies.
  • A badge of completion, validating the completion of the OffSec OWASP Top 10 Learning Path.

Top 10 OWASP Top 10 - 2021 Essentials learning modules

A01:2021 - Broken Access Control

  • Explore the prevention of unauthorized access, focusing on effective access control mechanisms

A02:2021 - Cryptographic Failures

  • Delve into the best practices for cryptographic security, covering encryption flaws and key management.

A03:2021 - Injection

  • Study various injection attacks, emphasizing secure coding to prevent SQL, Command, and LDAP injections.

A04:2021 - Insecure Design

  • Focus on secure software design principles, highlighting common design flaws and effective threat modeling.

A05:2021 - Security Misconfiguration

  • Explore the impact of security misconfiguration and the importance of secure settings and configuration management.

A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components

  • Learn about the risks of outdated components and strategies for security patching and updates.

A07:2021 - Identification and Authentication Failures

  • Understand the importance of robust authentication systems, including multi-factor authentication and session management.

A08:2021 - Software and Data Integrity Failures

  • Learn to safeguard software and data integrity, focusing on preventing compromised updates and data manipulation.

A09:2021 - Security Logging and Monitoring Failures

  • Understand the role of logging and monitoring in security, covering best practices in log management and SIEM systems.

A10:2021 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

  • Examine SSRF attacks and defense techniques, including input validation, whitelisting, and network segmentation.

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FAQ

Why is the OWASP Top 10:2021 still relevant today?

The OWASP Top 10:2021 represents a consensus about the most critical vulnerabilities often still prevalent in applications today. Even as the digital landscape evolves, it remains a critical guide for application security, addressing both current and emerging threats.

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