Introduction to Web App Hacking

Course Duration

1 day

Audience

Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computers and networking is recommended. CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+ equivalent knowledge will prepare you for this class.

Course Description

This one-day live session focuses on teaching students web application hacking basics. The contents covered will help students prepare for certification exams like the Practical Web Pentest Associate (PWPA), the Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT), and the Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT). Students will work through web hacking methodologies and get hands-on time performing reconnaissance, discovery, and exploiting common vulnerabilities in a lab environment.

Course Outline

Web App Hacking Fundamentals

• Introduction to Modern Web Apps
• Web Hacking Methodologies
• Key Resources
• Recon and Discovery (hands-on)
• Exploiting Common Vulnerabilities (hands-on)