Code:CNC1004

Introduction

This course aims to improve the participants understanding of web application vulnerabilities and apply the most appropriate security measures to defend web assets. The course will cover the Top 10 most critical security risks to web applications, based on the 2021 Edition of the Open Web Application Security Projects (OWASP) Top 10 Standard.

Course content

  • History of major events in cyber security
  • Definitions of cyber security
  • Security of web architectures and web applications
  • The stages of cyber-attack
  • Web penetration-testing methodology
  • Vulnerability analysis tools for web applications
  • Demonstrations of cyber-attacks

Learning outcomes

  • Gain an insight into web applications security
  • Understand the OWASP projects and concepts
  • Identify web penetration testing tools and methodology
  • Gain skills in vulnerability assessment and analysis tools

Prerequisites

  • Fundamental knowledge of web development and web server architecture

Duration

  • 1 Day