PECB CourseTechnical CybersecurityAdvancedCertified Web Application Security Analyst (CWASA)
Analyze web application security and identify vulnerabilities based on OWASP methodologies.
Course Description
This course develops the skills to analyze and test web application security. Learn to identify and exploit OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, conduct thorough web application security assessments, and provide actionable remediation guidance for development teams. Coming Soon.
Who Should Attend
- Web application security testers
- Application security analysts
- Bug bounty hunters and security researchers
- Developers with security responsibilities
Learning Objectives
- 1Conduct comprehensive web application security assessments
- 2Identify and exploit OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- 3Use professional web application testing tools effectively
- 4Analyze API security and authentication mechanisms
- 5Produce detailed vulnerability reports with remediation guidance
Prerequisites
- Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, HTML, JavaScript)
- Basic knowledge of common web vulnerabilities
Course Modules
Day 1: Web Application Security Fundamentals and Methodology
HTTP protocol deep dive; web application architecture (client-server, microservices); OWASP Testing Guide methodology; reconnaissance and information gathering; attack surface mapping; proxy tool setup (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
Day 2: Injection Attacks and Authentication Vulnerabilities
SQL injection (error-based, blind, time-based); cross-site scripting (reflected, stored, DOM-based); cross-site request forgery (CSRF); broken authentication patterns; session management flaws; credential stuffing and brute force.
Day 3: Advanced Web Vulnerabilities and Exploitation
Server-side request forgery (SSRF); XML external entity (XXE) injection; insecure deserialization; business logic vulnerabilities; race conditions; file upload vulnerabilities; template injection; and HTTP request smuggling.
Day 4: API Security Testing and Modern Application Attacks
REST API security testing; GraphQL API security assessment; OAuth 2.0 and JWT vulnerabilities; broken object-level authorization (BOLA); mass assignment; API rate limiting bypass; WebSocket security; and mobile API testing.
Day 5: Vulnerability Reporting, Remediation, and Certification Exam
Vulnerability classification (CVSS scoring); risk assessment and prioritization; professional vulnerability report writing; remediation guidance for developers; retesting and validation; responsible disclosure practices; and the certification exam.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Web Application Security Analyst
Issued by PECB
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