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What you'll learn
- Get an overview of web applications and its history, benefits, drawbacks, future, etc.
- Be introduced to web application security and its importance.
- Be aware of the vulnerabilities of web applications.
- Get a clear understanding of the flaws, myths and best practices for WAS.
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Course content
9 sections • 54 lectures • 2h 24m total length
- Introduction and Objectives0:28
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 2: Definition of Web Application
Lecture 3: Definition of Client
Lecture 4: History of Web Application
Lecture 5: Interface and Structure
Lecture 6: Benefits of Web Application
Lecture 7: Drawbacks of Web Application
Lecture 8: Web Application vs Cloud ApplicationLecture 9: Future of Web Application
- Definition of Web Application1:19
This lecture will talk about the definition of web application.
- Definition of Client0:24
This discussion will focus on the definition of client.
- History of Web Application3:49
This lecture will discuss the history of web application.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 History of web application
1:28 Timeline of web application
- Interface and Structure3:30
This lecture will explain interface and structure in web application.
- Benefits of Web Application0:58
This lecture will talk about the benefits of web application.
- Drawbacks of Web Application1:49
This discussion will address a few drawbacks of web application.
- Web Application vs Cloud Application3:59
This lecture will identify the difference between web application and cloud application.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to the similarities and differences of web application and cloud application0:28 Cloud Applications
1:42 Web Applications
2:25 Conclusion
- Future of Web Application1:18
This lecture will talk about the future of web application.
- Introduction and Objectives0:29
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 12: Web Application Security
Lecture 13: How Does Web Application Security Work
Lecture 14: Web Application Lifecycle Maintenance
Lecture 15: Importance of Web Application Security
Lecture 16: Web Application Security vs Network Security - Web Application Security1:58
This lecture will discuss the security involved in web application.
- How Does Web Application Security Work5:32
This discussion will focus on how web application security works.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 How web application security works
1:00 Programming Language
2:33 State Maintenance
4:02 Logic Implementation
- Web Application Lifecycle Maintenance10:39
This discussion will center on the maintenance of the web application lifecycle.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to the Web Application Lifecycle
0:27 Evaluation
1:20 Deployment
2:10 Backup
2:49 Monitoring
4:07 Job Scheduling
4:56 Upgrades
5:41 Recovery
7:06 Scaling
8:17 Tuning
9:09 Utility Management
- Importance of Web Application Security1:31
This lecture will explain the importance of web application security.
- Web Application Security vs Network Security1:40
This lecture will identify the difference between web application security and network security.
- Introduction and Objectives0:24
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 19: What Makes Web Application Vulnerable
Lecture 20: Web Application Vulnerabilities
Lecture 21: Broken Access Control
Lecture 22: Broken Authentication and Session Management
Lecture 23: Buffer Overflows
Lecture 24: Cross Site Scripting Flaws
Lecture 25: Denial of ServiceLecture 26: Improper Error Handling
Lecture 27: Insecure Configuration Management
Lecture 28: Insecure Storage
Lecture 29: SQL Injection Flaws
Lecture 30: Unvalidated Input
Lecture 31: Defensive Measures - What Makes Web Application Vulnerable1:39
This lecture will talk about what makes web application vulnerable.
- Web Application Vulnerabilities0:24
This lecture will talk about some vulnerable points of web application.
- Broken Access Control3:09
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely broken access control.
- Broken Authentication and Session Management3:40
This discussion will center on two of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely broken authentication and session management.
- Buffer Overflows1:54
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely buffer overflows.
- Cross Site Scripting Flaws1:15
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely cross-site scripting flaws.
- Denial of Service2:41
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely denial of service.
- Improper Error Handling1:14
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely improper error handling.
- Insecure Configuration Management2:32
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely insecure configuration management.
- Insecure Storage2:17
This discussion will center on one of vulnerable points of web applications, namely insecure storage.
- SQL Injection Flaws1:17
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely SQL injection flaws.
- Unvalidated Input3:31
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely unvalidated input.
- Defensive Measures2:24
This discussion will center on one of the vulnerable points of web applications, namely defensive measures.
- Introduction and Objectives0:24
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 34: Definition of Web Application Security Scanner
Lecture 35: Tool Types
Lecture 36: Functional Requirements
Lecture 37: Issues with Web Application Security Scanner
Lecture 38: Strengths and Weaknesses
Lecture 39: Definition of Web Application Security Testing
Lecture 40: Importance of Web Application Security TestingLecture 41: Is Web Application Security Testing a Waste of Time?
Lecture 42: Guide for Web Application Security Testing - Definition of Web Application Security Scanner2:51
This discussion will center on the definition of web application security scanner.
- Tool Types2:27
This lecture will identify the different tool types of a web application security scanner.
- Functional Requirements0:28
This lecture will talk about functional requirements of a web application security scanner.
- Issues with Web Application Security Scanner3:08
This lecture will identify the different issues with a web application security scanner.
- Strengths and Weaknesses3:19
This lecture will identify the strengths and weaknesses of a web application security scanner.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Strengths
0:36 Weaknesses
- Definition of Web Application Security Testing4:22
This lecture will discuss the definition of web application security testing.
- Importance of Web Application Security Testing1:31
This discussion will focus on the significance of web application security testing.
- Is Web Application Security Testing a Waste of Time?1:04
This lecture will examine whether testing web application security is a waste of time.
- Guide for Web Application Security Testing8:56
This lecture will provide a guide for web application security testing.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Step One: Objectives
1:05 Step Two: Process and Reporting
1:39 Step Three: Tracking Results
2:29 Step Four: Test Environment
3:01 Step Five: Usability Testing
3:54 Step Six: Unit Testing
4:53 Step Seven: Verifying the HTML
6:33 Step Eight: Load Testing
7:16 Step Nine: User Acceptance Testing
7:42 Step Ten: Testing Security
- Introduction and Objectives0:29
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 45: Protecting Against Attack and Misuse
Lecture 46: Basic Guidelines for Providing Security
Lecture 47: Improving Security
Lecture 48: Web Application Security Plan - Protecting Against Attack and Misuse4:48
This discussion will focus on protection against attack and misuse of web application security.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction on Protecting Against Attack and Misuse
0:10 Adapt Policies for Dynamic Application Environments
0:45 Protect both Infrastructure and Users
1:21 Implement Key Cloaking Capabilities
2:00 Prevent Leakage
2:56 Don't Block Nonthreatening Traffic
3:25 Deploy Consistent Security
4:10 Defeat Zero-day Attacks
- Basic Guidelines for Providing Security2:18
This discussion will center on some basic guidelines for providing security.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Guidelines for Web Application Security
0:25 Continuously Monitor and Review
0:40 Discover and Crete Baselines
1:29 Shield your Application and Control Damage
1:52 Assess and Assign Risks
- Improving Security1:53
This lecture will talk about improving the security of web application.
- Web Application Security Plan2:30
This lecture will discuss the web application security plan.
- Introduction and Objectives0:24
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 51: Tips on Securing Web Applications
- Tips on Securing Web Applications17:41
This lecture will identify some tips on securing web applications.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction on Tips to Securing Web Applications
0:37 The Requirement Stage
1:50 The Design Stage
10:23 The Development Stage
14:16 The Pre-Production Stage
14:44 The Maintenance and Support Stage
- Introduction and Objectives0:31
In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.
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Section Outline
Lecture 54: Security Flaws
Lecture 55: Myth and Reality
Lecture 56: Best Practices for Creating Secure Web Applications
Lecture 57: Conclusion
- Security Flaws2:54
This lecture will expose a few security flaws in web application security.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to the Security Flaws in Web Application Security
0:10 Incorrect Handling
1:01 Information Leakage
1:46 Injection Vulnerabilities
- Myth and Reality4:54
This lecture will identify some myths surrounding web application security and explain its realities.
- Best Practices for Creating Secure Web Applications5:31
This discussion will focus on some best practices involved in creating a secure web application.
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Lecture outline:
0:00 Introduction to Best Practices in Web Application Security
0:55 Training and Building Awareness
2:12 Business Requirements and Risk Assessment
3:27 Design and Implementation
5:13 Acceptance for Security
- Conclusion3:21
This lecture will end the course by citing and discussing conclusions drawn about web application security.
- Web Application Secuirty Glossary of Terms1:00
This e book contains the entire Web Application Security course in a PDF format.
- Final Exam1:00
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You will receive a PDF certificate through your email upon passing the examination. - Conclusion - Final Lecture1:27
A final message from our CEO.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of the IT industry
- Knowledge of the English language
Description
Web application security involves the security of websites and web applications. The principles of application security is applied primarily to the Internet and Web systems.
An overview of web application will be the opening topic for this course. This will be followed by an introduction to web application security and its dissimilarity to network security. Web Application Security (WAS) scanners and testing will be explained and defined. Tips on securing your web application will also be studied in this course.
Who this course is for:
- Recent graduates looking to get a foothold in the IT Industry.
- Businesses looking to maintain information security and protect vital web-based information.
- IT professionals looking to secure web based applications and services.
- Managers wanting to implement Web Application Security best practices.