Web Application Security Practice Exam
Web Application Security Practice Exam
About Web Application Security Exam
The Web Application Security certification proves that you understand how to protect websites and online apps from cyber threats. It is useful for those who want to work in cybersecurity, IT security, and software development. Certified professionals are trusted by companies to spot and fix risks in web systems. This certification increases job chances in tech companies, banks, e-commerce, and government agencies. It helps job seekers show they can defend apps from hacking, data leaks, and other attacks. The demand for web security experts is growing, making this a smart step for a strong and future-ready career in security.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Web developers and full-stack developers
- Cybersecurity analysts and engineers
- IT administrators and network engineers
- Penetration testers and ethical hackers
- Software quality testers with a security focus
- Application security engineers
- DevOps professionals interested in DevSecOps
- Tech students and graduates aiming for security jobs
- Freelancers building or testing web applications
- Security auditors and consultants
Skills Required
- Identifying security flaws in web applications
- Understanding common attack types (e.g., XSS, SQLi)
- Applying security best practices in coding
- Performing basic security testing
- Risk assessment and threat modeling
- Secure authentication and session handling
- Using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, etc.
- Security controls in HTTP, cookies, and headers
- Incident response knowledge
- Reporting and documentation of vulnerabilities
Knowledge Gained
- Understanding how web apps are attacked and exploited
- Knowing how to defend apps using secure coding techniques
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 risks
- How to conduct basic security audits and scans
- How to handle authentication and user sessions securely
- Securing data transmission and storage
- Importance of access control and privilege management
- Ways to protect against CSRF, SSRF, and injection attacks
- How to configure secure web servers
- Steps to respond to and report security issues
Course Outline
The Web Application Security Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Web Application Fundamentals
- Web architecture basics
- HTTP/HTTPS protocols
- Web server and database interaction
Domain 2 - OWASP Top 10 Threats
- Injection attacks (SQLi, NoSQLi)
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Insecure deserialization
- Broken authentication and session management
- Security misconfiguration
Domain 3 - Secure Coding Practices
- Input validation and output encoding
- Avoiding common development mistakes
- Error handling and logging
Domain 4 - Authentication and Authorization
- Login security
- Password policies
- Role-based access control
Domain 5 - Data Security
- Secure transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Data storage and encryption
- Cookie and session security
Domain 6 - Web Security Testing Tools
- OWASP ZAP
- Burp Suite basics
- Static and dynamic analysis
Domain 7 - Security Headers and Configuration
- HTTP security headers
- Content Security Policy
- Secure deployment practices
Domain 8 - Vulnerability Reporting and Management
- Creating security reports
- CVSS scoring basics
- Responsible disclosure
