Practical Web Penetration Testing
'Practical Web Penetration Testing' by Gus Khawaja provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of web application security, vulnerability assessment, and offensive exploitation techniques. Focusing on the critical weaknesses that plague modern dynamic websites, APIs, and cloud services, this guide delivers practical methodology for security testing.
Readers examine client-side and server-side flaw discovery, input validation bypasses, session hijacking, authorization flaws, injection attacks (SQLi, Command Injection), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and automated scanning with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Practical labs and vulnerability reporting guidelines are emphasized.
A valuable guide for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and web developers striving to build resilient, hardened web applications.
Readers examine client-side and server-side flaw discovery, input validation bypasses, session hijacking, authorization flaws, injection attacks (SQLi, Command Injection), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and automated scanning with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Practical labs and vulnerability reporting guidelines are emphasized.
A valuable guide for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and web developers striving to build resilient, hardened web applications.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Introduction to Practical Web Penetration Testing
Chapter 2: Core Architectural Concepts and Fundamental Principles
Chapter 3: Setting Up the Environment, Tooling, and Configuration
Chapter 4: Practical Methodologies and Step-by-Step Implementation
Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques, Performance, and Optimization
Chapter 6: Common Troubleshooting, Pitfalls, and Best Practices
Chapter 7: Security Considerations, Auditing, and Verification
Chapter 8: Real-World Case Studies, Projects, and Future Horizons
Index & Further Reading
Chapter 1: Introduction to Practical Web Penetration Testing
Chapter 2: Core Architectural Concepts and Fundamental Principles
Chapter 3: Setting Up the Environment, Tooling, and Configuration
Chapter 4: Practical Methodologies and Step-by-Step Implementation
Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques, Performance, and Optimization
Chapter 6: Common Troubleshooting, Pitfalls, and Best Practices
Chapter 7: Security Considerations, Auditing, and Verification
Chapter 8: Real-World Case Studies, Projects, and Future Horizons
Index & Further Reading
