A single unpatched injection flaw can hand an attacker full access to a database, a customer list, or an entire back end — often through a web application no one thought to test closely. As applications become the primary interface for communication, commerce, and collaboration, the gap between what developers ship and what attackers can exploit keeps widening.

The Advanced Web Application Security Testing course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy closes that gap, equipping security professionals and developers with the hands-on testing skills needed to find vulnerabilities before attackers do, and to build applications that hold up under real-world attack conditions.

Who Should Attend?

• Cybersecurity Professionals.
• Web Developers.
• Security Researchers.
• IT Professionals.
• Compliance Officers and Auditors.
• Ethical Hackers.
• Students and Researchers looking to expand their knowledge in web application security.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of web applications, using both manual and automated methods.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate complex security threats and attack vectors targeting modern web applications.
• Apply secure coding practices and integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
• Understand relevant industry regulations and compliance standards related to web application security.
• Apply ethical hacking principles and responsible disclosure when reporting vulnerabilities.

• Why Web Application Security Testing Matters
  • Overview of the web application security landscape and common attack vectors.
  • Web application architecture: client-side vs. server-side security concerns.
  • The role of security testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Penetration Testing Methodology: From Recon to Exploitation
  • Reconnaissance and information gathering techniques.
  • Vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques.
  • API security considerations during penetration testing.
• Advanced Injection Attacks in Depth
  • SQL injection and NoSQL injection.
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Command Injection.
• Breaking and Fixing Authentication, Authorization and Sessions
  • Authentication mechanisms, best practices, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) testing.
  • Authorization vulnerabilities and bypass techniques.
  • Session fixation, hijacking, token security, and timeout management.
• Securing APIs and Web Services
  • RESTful API and SOAP security testing.
  • XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.
• Web Application Firewalls: Bypass and Defence
  • Understanding WAF technologies and configuration best practices.
  • Bypass techniques and evasion tactics used against WAFs.
• Tools, Frameworks and CI/CD Integration
  • Popular security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap.
  • Automated vs. manual testing approaches.
  • Integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Secure Coding as a Prevention Strategy
  • Principles of secure coding and code review techniques for security.
  • Common coding vulnerabilities, such as insecure deserialization and improper error handling.
• Reporting, Remediation and Responsible Disclosure
  • Effective communication of findings and prioritization of vulnerabilities.
  • Remediation strategies and best practices.
  • Legal frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), ethical hacking principles, and responsible disclosure policies.