Web Security
Web Security
Basic Concepts
Intermediate Concepts
1. Advanced Vulnerabilities:
○ Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): Manipulating server requests to access
internal resources.
○ Remote Code Execution (RCE): Executing arbitrary commands on the server.
○ Path Traversal: Accessing files and directories outside the intended directory.
2. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs):
○ Understanding WAFs and Their Limitations
○ Bypassing WAF Protections
3. Session Management:
○ Analyzing Session Handling and Cookies
○ Identifying and Exploiting Session Fixation and Hijacking
4. Security Testing Methodologies:
○ Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
○ Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
○ Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
5. Web Hacking Tools:
○ Burp Suite: Intercepting and manipulating HTTP traffic.
○ OWASP ZAP: Automated security scanning and manual testing.
○ SQLMap: Automated SQL injection and database takeover.
Advanced Concepts