OWASP Top 10: Essential Web Application Security Risks

Description

Welcome to the “OWASP Top 10: Essential Web Application Security Risks” course, designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of web application security. This comprehensive course will guide you through the OWASP Top 10, a vital framework that identifies the most critical security risks to web applications. Through a series of engaging modules, you will explore each risk in detail, learning not only the nature of these vulnerabilities but also the best practices for mitigating them. Whether you are a developer, security professional, or IT manager, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge to protect your applications from common threats.

As you progress through the course, you will gain insights into various security risks such as Injection, Broken Authentication, and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), among others. Each module is structured to provide practical examples and real-world scenarios that highlight the implications of these vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, you will not only be prepared to recognize and address these risks but also to implement effective security measures in your own web applications.

Course Objectives

• Understand the OWASP Top 10 and its significance in web application security.
• Identify and explain each of the top 10 web application security risks.
• Analyze the impact of security vulnerabilities on web applications and organizations.
• Learn best practices for mitigating risks associated with Injection, Broken Authentication, and Sensitive Data Exposure.
• Implement strategies to prevent common vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Security Misconfiguration.
• Evaluate the importance of logging and monitoring in maintaining application security.