OWASP Top 10: Protecting Against Threats and Vulnerabilities

Master OWASP Web Application Security: Defend the Digital Realm, Advanced Security Strategies, Techniques, & Prevention.

Created by: Kareem Ullah
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What Will I Learn?

• Recognizing the critical role of web application security in today's digital landscape.
• Understanding the significance of the Open Web Application Security Project and its contributions to web application security.
• In-depth knowledge of the top ten most critical web application security risks, including injection, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, and more.
• Principles and guidelines for writing secure code.
• Techniques for input validation, output encoding, authentication, session management, data validation, and error handling.
• Awareness of client-side security threats and the implementation of secure coding practices for JavaScript.
• Prevention of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and the use of Content Security Policy (CSP) and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) for protection.
• Methods and techniques for assessing and testing web application security.
• Security in the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
• Understanding secure development phases and the OWASP SAMM (Software Assurance Maturity Model).
• Learn about Securing APIs and Web Services
• and much more

Requirements

• Willingness or Interest to learn about OWASP Web Application Security and OWASP Top 10

Target audience

• Developers and Programmers: Web developers and programmers who want to create secure applications and understand how to mitigate security risks in their code.
• Security Professionals: Individuals working in cybersecurity or interested in specializing in web application security, including penetration testers, security analysts, and security engineers.
• IT and Network Administrators: Those responsible for maintaining and securing web applications and services within their organization.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Testers: QA professionals who want to learn how to test web applications for security vulnerabilities.
• System Administrators: System administrators who want to enhance their understanding of web application security and its implications for network and system management.
• Managers and Decision Makers: Managers and executives who need a foundational understanding of web application security to make informed decisions and prioritize security measures within their organization.
• Students and Enthusiasts: Individuals who are interested in cybersecurity or web application development and want to learn about best practices and the latest security trends.
• Course is structured to accommodate a broad range of backgrounds and roles, making it accessible and beneficial for anyone looking to bolster their knowledge and skills in web application security. It provides a strong foundation for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field.