Application Attacks and Web Security Fundamentals

Web applications are the primary target for modern cyber threats, making application security a vital skill for developers and security enthusiasts alike. This course provides a structured, written guide to identifying, understanding, and defending against application-level vulnerabilities. You will transition from having a basic understanding of web technologies to being able to analyze web applications for security flaws, use industry-standard tools, and apply remediation strategies. What you will learn: Understand foundational web security concepts, HTTP protocols, and the modern threat landscape; Identify common web vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and broken authentication; Configure and navigate Burp Suite to analyze and intercept web traffic; Analyze modern API security risks and token-based authentication vulnerabilities; Apply defensive coding principles and remediation techniques to secure applications; Practice vulnerability assessment methodologies through written scenarios and structured analysis. The course begins with essential security terminology and web architecture basics before guiding you through conceptual analysis techniques and practical tool configurations. Designed for beginners with no prior security experience, this course is ideal for aspiring security analysts, developers, and IT professionals. Start your journey into application security and learn how to protect web systems today.