WebApp Penetration Testing – 2 Year Diploma

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Description

This advanced 2-year diploma program is designed for individuals looking to specialize in web security. The curriculum includes penetration testing, security automation, malware analysis, and enterprise security defense strategies. Students will work on live penetration testing projects, red teaming exercises, and incident response simulations.

Course Content

2-Year Web Application Penetration Testing Mastery Diploma (100 Weeks)

Total Duration: 100 weeks (2 hours/day, 6 days a week)

Module 1: Web Application Basics and Security Fundamentals (Weeks 1–2)

Basics of networking and web technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
Web application architecture: Frontend, backend, database layers
Overview of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Setting up a testing environment (Kali Linux, Burp Suite, vulnerable applications)

Module 2: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering (Weeks 3–4)

OSINT and information gathering techniques (Google Dorking, Shodan, Censys)
DNS enumeration, subdomain discovery, and directory brute-forcing
Identifying application endpoints and data leaks
Tools: Nmap, DirBuster, Gobuster

Module 3: Basic Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation (Weeks 5–7)

SQL Injection: Basic concepts, testing, and exploitation
XSS: Reflected and stored attacks with payloads
Command injection and directory traversal attacks
File upload vulnerabilities and bypass techniques

Module 4: Authentication and Session Management Testing (Weeks 8–9)

Testing login mechanisms: Brute force, password spraying
Session management vulnerabilities: Session fixation, cookie tampering
Exploiting insecure direct object references (IDOR)

Module 5: Reporting and Mini-Project (Weeks 10–14)

Conducting a penetration test on a vulnerable application
Writing technical and executive-level reports
Mitigation recommendations and best practices

Module 6: Advanced Exploitation Techniques (Weeks 15–18)

SQL Injection: Advanced techniques (blind, time-based, union-based)
XSS: DOM-based attacks and advanced payloads
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and deserialization attacks
Bypassing input validation, filters, and WAFs

Module 7: API Security and Testing (Weeks 19–20)

Overview of REST and GraphQL APIs
Testing for common API vulnerabilities: Authentication flaws, rate-limiting, and IDOR
Fuzzing APIs for unexpected inputs
Tools: Postman, Burp Suite API testing

Module 8: Secure Coding Practices and Automation (Weeks 21–22)

Identifying security misconfigurations and insecure code
Writing secure SQL queries, handling user input, and session management
Scripting with Python for automation in penetration testing
Introduction to CI/CD pipeline integration for security testing

Module 9: Advanced Reporting and Final Assessment (Weeks 23–24)

Writing comprehensive reports with technical findings and business impact
Peer review of findings and presentations
Final project: Testing a multi-layered web application

Module 10: Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment (Weeks 25–27)

Risk prioritization and mitigation strategies
Threat modeling frameworks: STRIDE, DREAD
Building security policies and conducting risk assessments

Module 11: Cloud and Enterprise Application Security (Weeks 28–31)

Overview of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Testing for cloud-specific vulnerabilities: Misconfigurations, storage leaks
Security testing for enterprise applications and integrations

Module 12: Specialized Topics in Security (Weeks 32–36)

Cryptography in web applications: Weak encryption and exploitation
Mobile application penetration testing basics
Security considerations for IoT-enabled web applications

Module 13: Advanced Automation and Tool Development (Weeks 37–40)

Writing custom payloads and scripts for automated testing
Developing Burp Suite extensions and custom tools
Automating common tasks like scanning and reporting

Module 14: Capstone Project (Weeks 41–50)

Comprehensive penetration testing of an enterprise-grade application
Real-world engagement simulation: Client communication and testing lifecycle
Final presentation and submission of findings

Module 15: Advanced Application Security (Weeks 51–60)

Testing single-page applications and advanced JavaScript frameworks
Security testing for multi-tenancy applications
Bypassing advanced WAFs and defensive mechanisms
Exploiting advanced deserialization and SSRF scenarios

Module 16: Penetration Testing in DevSecOps Environments (Weeks 61–68)

DevSecOps pipelines: Integration of security testing tools
Static and dynamic analysis tools: SAST, DAST
Secure CI/CD pipeline configuration and testing

Module 17: Specialized Testing for Emerging Technologies (Weeks 69–78)

Blockchain application security basics
Penetration testing for serverless architectures
Machine learning models in web applications: Security considerations

Module 18: Industry Certifications Preparation (Weeks 79–88)

Training for industry certifications (OSCP, CEH, eWPTX)
Mock exams and hands-on practice for certification readiness

Module 19: Advanced Real-World Projects (Weeks 89–100)

Full-scale penetration testing projects across industries (banking, e-commerce, healthcare)
Comprehensive report writing, client presentations, and remediation plans
Building a professional portfolio and personal brand