Web Application Security Training in Jersey

Web Application Security Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Web Application Security

• What is Web Application Security?
• Working of Web Application Security
• Web Application Lifecycle Maintenance
• Importance of Web Application Security
• Web Application Security Vs. Network Security

Module 2: Security Fundamentals

• Input Validation
• Attack Surface Reduction
• Classify and Prioritise Threats

Module 3: Authentication

• Overview of Access Control
• Two-Factor and Three-Factor Authentication
• Web Application Authentication
• Securing Password-Based Authentication
• Secure Authentication Best Practices

Module 4: Authorisation

• Session Management Fundamentals
• Securing Web Application Session Management

Module 5: Browser Security Principles

• Define Same Origin Policy
• Same Origin Policy Exceptions
• Cross-Site Scripting
• Cross-Site Request Forgery

Module 6: Database Security Principles

• Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection
• Stored Procedure Security

Module 7: File Security Principles

• Keep Source Code Secret
• Security Thoughts Obscurity
• Forceful Browsing
• Directory Traversal

Module 8: Secure Development Methodologies

• Penetration Testing
• Security Patch
• Holistic Approach to Application Security
• Industry Standard Secure Development Methodologies and Maturity Models

Who should attend this Web Application Security Training Course?

This Web Application Security Course is designed for a wide range of individuals who are keen to enhance their understanding and skills in the realm of web application security. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including: 

• Web Developers 
• Software Engineers 
• Security Professionals 
• IT Managers 
• System Administrators 
• Quality Assurance Professionals 
• Information Security Analysts 
• Ethical Hackers and Penetration Testers 

Prerequisites of the Web Application Security Training Course 

There are no formal prerequisites for this Web Application Security Course.

Web Application Security Training​ Course Overview

Web application security is a principal component of any web-based business. It involves the security of websites and web applications. The application security principles are primarily applied to the Internet and Web systems. An introduction to web application security will be the opening topic for this course. This will be followed by web application lifecycle maintenance and web application security dissimilarity to network security.

The Knowledge Academy’s Web Application Security Training will equip delegates with the knowledge of security fundamentals. Delegates will learn about web application security principles comprising the following:

• Browser security principles
• Database security principles
• File security principles

Web Application Security Training Course Objectives 

• To understand the fundamentals and importance of web application security 
• To differentiate between web application and network security concepts 
• To apply input validation and reduce attack surfaces effectively 
• To classify and prioritise potential web security threats accurately 
• To implement secure authentication and access control mechanisms 
• To manage session authorisation securely across web applications 
• To apply browser security principles to mitigate XSS and CSRF attacks 
• To prevent SQL injection and enhance database security practices 
• To protect application files and prevent unauthorised access attempts 

During this 1-day course, delegates will gain knowledge of authentication fundamentals. They will get an understanding of how to secure password-based authentication. The authorisation is another essential topic to be covered under this course. Delegates will learn about different secure development methodologies. Post completion of this course, delegates will get an understanding of the comprehensive approach to application security.

Course Objectives 

• To understand the fundamentals and importance of web application security 
• To explore how web application security differs from network security 
• To implement secure coding practices including input validation techniques 
• To reduce attack surfaces and classify potential security threats 
• To configure and manage secure authentication mechanisms effectively 
• To apply best practices for password protection and access control 
• To manage user sessions securely and prevent unauthorised access 
• To understand and mitigate browser-based vulnerabilities such as XSS and CSRF 
• To safeguard databases against SQL injection and enhance stored procedure security 
• To secure application files and prevent forceful browsing and directory traversal attacks 

What’s included in this Web Application Security Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Web Application Security Training Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack