This basic training course is designed for QA or penetration testers and imparts in-depth basics for the security of web-based applications.
The participants will be able to comprehend complex security-relevant correlations in web applications, to identify the most common vulnerabilities and to derive basic approaches for establishing sustainable security.
The seminar includes the work of the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) considered to have a significant impact on the future. Vulnerabilities and specifics of web browsers and web applications are discussed thoroughly. Each vulnerability is considered with regard to its most effective verification technique and general countermeasures.
The training includes a variety of practical exercises for which our convenient mobile training environment is used. The participants learn to understand the vulnerabilities by solving tasks at different difficulty levels before discussing them in the group.
The participants are encouraged to use their own laptop with their own preferred working environment and don’t have to adapt to the training environment.
All contents can be adapted specifically to your needs!
Content
- Basics
- HTTP
- Sessions, Cookies, Dom storage
- Ajax/CORS
- CSP
- Cryptography, SSL/TLS
- HSTS, HPKP
- Tools
- Burp, OWASP Zap, mitmproxy
- Developer tools + Plugins (Firefox, Chrome)
- ncat, nmap
- sslscan, o-saft
- sqlmap
- Attacks
- XSS (reflected, stored, dom-based)
- Injection (SQL, LDAP, XML, Code, …)
- CSRF, Clickjacking
- JSONP hijacking, CORS misconfiguration
- XML external entity includes
- Logical/Semantic Attacks, Phishing
- Defense
- network separation
- Firewalls, WAFs
- IDS/IPS
- anti automation
Target Audience
- Pentester
- QA Tester
Duration
2 to 3 days or individually configured
Prerequisites
none
Trainer
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Dr. Benjamin Kellermann Experienced penetration tester and IT security consultant |
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Björn Kirschner Experienced penetration tester and IT security consultant |
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Reinhard Böhme Experienced penetration tester in web and infrastructure |
Our training courses are aimed at companies and organisations. A training course can be economical with just three or more participants. The trainings take place at your premises or is organised by us in your desired environment.
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