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LifestyleWeb Application Hacking & Security for beginners (Udemy.com)
Learn how about the tools and techniques to perform pen testing and ethical hacking on web applications
Created by: Rassoul Zadeh
Last updated March 2023
What you will learn
- Introduction to web penetration testing and ethical hacking
- Designing and building a lab environment for pen testing
- Understanding website vulnerabilities and general attacks
- Understanding how to protect your website against attacks
- Secure coding and web application firewalls
How it compares
Against the other 523 rated Udemy courses in Hacking on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 12% of them
- Reviews382#321 of 524 by number of reviews
- Length2.1 hoursshorter than 80% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2023earlier than 68% of them
Course Description
A website vulnerability is a weakness or misconfiguration in a website or web application code that allows an attacker to gain some level of control of the site, and possibly the hosting server. Most vulnerabilities are exploited through automated means, such as vulnerability scanners and botnets. There are a lot of common web application vulnerabilities as a result of insecure code development practices or using vulnerable software, some examples are: SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting (XSS), Command Execution, File Injection, Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF), etc.
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution that is specialized for cybersecurity. It is an open-source product that involves a lot of customization for penetration testing, which helps companies to understand their vulnerabilities. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security.
A web application firewall (WAF) protects web applications from a variety of application layer attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and cookie poisoning, among others. Attacks to apps are the leading cause of breaches—they are the gateway to your valuable data.
In this course, you will learn about web application ethical hacking techniques including using some Kali Linux tools:
Introduction to web penetration testing and ethical hacking
Designing and building a lab environment for pen testing
Understanding website vulnerabilities and general attacks
Understanding how to protect your website against attacks
Secure coding and web application firewalls
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Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
382 Reviews
Rassoul Zadeh
Rassoul is an Information Security expert, leader, author of a few cyber security books, online and university instructor, and active member of security forums and communities. He has been working with the senior executives and stakeholders of enterprise companies to identify, assess and capture cyber security risks, as well as defining the strategy and building a program to implement relevant controls to minimize those risks.
Security strategy, governance, architecture, risk management, incident management and security operation are only some of his area of expertise, while his deep technical knowledge and background allows companies to identify and implement effective security solutions and constantly optimizing them.
Rassoul holds variety of industry certifications (including CISM, CISSP, SABSA, CRISC, ISO27001, CEH, COBIT, etc.) and currently working as the Director of Information Security in a large global healthcare organization.
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Reviews
By Machkuri on 4/15/2026
The course well explained and I would recommend beginners to get this course enrolled and can help them in their carrier growth.
By Doretha Riley on 5/24/2025
There were outdated links and software versions and the course was taught more at an intermediate/advanced level, rather than beginner level. In some of the sections, more instruction was needed on downloading and configuring software.
By John Mash on 9/29/2024
This is a good informational course for someone with very little knowledge of application security. A little old but good content to learn
By Frank L on 9/1/2024
Certainly not a comprehensive application security and hacking course, but it is worthwhile to learn, the concepts are explained simply and for a beginner like me it is valuable.
By Floyd oathout on 8/19/2024
somewhat outdated (application versions no longer match or offer the same features) and the topics were barely touched on at even a high level.
By Anonymized User on 8/2/2024
I've been enjoying the lessons so far, and I initially set up DVWA using Docker on Kali Linux, which worked well. However, I'm finding it difficult to modify the setcookie function to switch to low security. How do you modify files within a Docker container?
By Anonymized User on 5/16/2024
The information was provided in a way that was easy to understand. The course provides good foundational information to build up on. I will be looking forward to other courses provided by the instructor.
By Anonymized User on 1/31/2024
Well explained content, easy to understand and apply in the real world. (Not so sure the DVWA was the best vulnerable site to use though, felt a little old, though the concepts still apply.)
By Anonymized User on 10/11/2023
apart from the transcript the content is good. appreciate no time spent on installation nexts. i d may be explained shortcuts when used first time.
By Rasmus S on 6/23/2022
Very simple to understand. Perfect for those who want to start web application security and testing.
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Overall Score : 84 / 100
- Video Duration:
2.1h - Price: $54.99
- Provider: Udemy
- Updated:
March 2023 - Level:
Intermediate - Language:
English - Certificate:
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