Web Application Security Assessment

Web applications play a vital role in every modern organization. If an organization does not properly test its web applications to identify security flaws, adversaries may be able to compromise these applications damaging functionality and accessing sensitive data. The focus of this course is on developing practical web application security testing skills required to assess a web application's security posture and convincingly demonstrate the business impact of discovered vulnerabilities, if exploited. The course includes both lectures and a variety of demonstrations and hands-on exercises in finding web application security vulnerabilities. During the course, students learn about assessment tools and methodologies.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Gain a good comprehension of web application security vulnerabilities
2. Learn to apply a repeatable methodology to deliver enterprise-level web application security assessment
3. Discover and exploit key web application flaws
4. Learn to explain potential impact of web application vulnerabilities
5. Develop skills in writing web application security assessment reports