Web Application Hacking and Security (WAHS) Course Overview
The Web Application Hacking and Security (WAHS) course by EC-Council equips professionals with essential skills to identify and mitigate web application vulnerabilities. This course is vital for security analysts, penetration testers, and developers, enhancing their ability to safeguard applications against evolving cyber threats and ensuring robust security practices in today's digital landscape.
Course outline & what you'll learn
- Understanding Web Applications
- Common Web Application Vulnerabilities
- Importance of Web Application Security
- Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
- Scanning and Enumeration
- Exploiting Vulnerabilities
- Post-Exploitation Techniques
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- File Inclusion Vulnerabilities
- Security Misconfigurations
Overview of Hacking Tools
- Using Burp Suite
- OWASP ZAP
- Other Security Testing Tools
- Incorporating Security in SDLC
- Secure Coding Practices
- Threat Modeling
- Manual Testing Techniques
- Automated Testing Approaches
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Understanding Compliance Regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR)
- Security Standards and Frameworks (e.g., OWASP)
- Developing an Incident Response Plan
- Handling Security Incidents in Web Applications
- Emerging Threats and Technologies
- Importance of Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity
Why train with Traincrest
This EC-Council course is delivered by Traincrest's certified instructors, live online or in the classroom, with hands-on labs and a 98% exam success rate. Trusted by 500+ companies and 50,000+ students worldwide.