What you'll learn
Dynamic web applications contain a huge amount of features but also many potential security flaws. This learning path teaches you about some common vulnerabilities within web applications, so you can be better able to detect and remedy them.
Last updated on: 20 August 2024
Modules
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Read the learning path overview, objectives, associated threats, and prerequisites
Module 1
We introduce different types of infrastructure vulnerabilities and what impact they could have
Module 2
We look at a very common class of vulnerabilities, in which a website parses maliciously crafted data submitted by a user
Module 3
In any website that has user logins, it’s important that the site protects user accounts from unauthorized access. We outline the most common areas of authentication where web application flaws appear
Module 4
Logged in users do not have access to all other users' data. Here we look at how to make sure no user exceeds their level of access or capability
Module 5
Here we learn about application logic vulnerabilities, what they are, and how to protect our website against them
Module 6
When working on web application security (or any security!), it's important to check the nature of the digital protector relationship, provide useful advice, not fear-monger, and give solid risk assessments