This course focuses on web application security. You will learn about hacking web servers and modern web applications, whether hosted on-premise or in the cloud. Gain expertise in exploiting and securing APIs, and learn to perform SQL injections to test application vulnerabilities. You will explore the OWASP Top 10 threats, understand web server attack methodologies, and implement effective countermeasures. You will learn how to bypass client-side controls, attack authentication mechanisms, and exploit vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site Scripting and SQL injection. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify, exploit, and secure web application vulnerabilities.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5
This course is part of Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master web server and application attack methodologies and countermeasures.
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities using the OWASP Top 10 framework.
Perform and defend against SQL injection attacks with advanced techniques.
Secure APIs and web services against modern cyber threats.
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In this module, you will learn about hacking web servers and modern web applications. You'll learn how to hack APIs and different environments, whether you're running your web application on-premise or in the cloud. You'll also cover how to perform SQL injection to test the security of your applications.
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