A web application ethical hacking and penetration testing course for beginners is an excellent way to start learning about ethical hacking in the context of web applications. Here’s a general outline of what such a course might cover:
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking:
- Overview of ethical hacking and its importance.
- Legal and ethical considerations in hacking.
- Basics of Web Applications:
- Understanding how web applications work.
- Different components of a web application (front-end, back-end, database).
- Information Gathering and Footprinting:
- Techniques for gathering information about a target web application.
- Identifying the technology stack used by the application.
- Web Application Scanning and Enumeration:
- Scanning for vulnerabilities using automated tools.
- Enumerating directories, files, and services.
- Common Web Vulnerabilities:
- Introduction to common web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and more.
- How these vulnerabilities can be exploited.
- Hands-On Lab Exercises:
- Practical exercises where students apply their knowledge to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment.
- Web Application Security:
- Understanding security mechanisms like input validation, authentication, and authorization.
- Best practices for secure coding.
- Web Application Testing Tools:
- Introduction to popular web application testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap.
- How to use these tools for testing and penetration testing.
- Session Management and Authentication:
- Understanding how session management and authentication work.
- Techniques for bypassing authentication.
- Reporting and Remediation:
- How to document vulnerabilities and create penetration testing reports.
- Suggestions for fixing identified vulnerabilities.
- Legal and Ethical Aspects:
- The legal and ethical responsibilities of an ethical hacker.
- The importance of getting proper authorization for penetration testing.
How to Enroll: Web Application Ethical Hacking
- Choose your desired certificate program on the IBM website.
- Create an IBM ID if you don’t have one.
- Select specific courses within your chosen program.
- Enroll in courses, and pay if necessary.
- Access course materials and complete requirements.
- Prepare for and take certification exams if required.
- Earn your certificate upon successful completion.
- Be aware of maintenance or renewal requirements, if applicable.