Security Event Triage: Revealing Attacker Methodology in Web Application Events from Pluralsight

In this course on revealing web application attack methodology, you will explore the use of web application filters, app service logs, and web vulnerability scanners to reveal various advanced attacker techniques and detecting live web exploitations.

Developing the skills necessary for a security analyst to accurately detect and triage adversary tactics and techniques applied to web applications requires experience with web application's baseline behavior and the use of advanced detection capabilities. Neither of which are easy to obtain. In this course, Security Event Triage: Revealing Attacker Methodology in Web Application Events, you will gain the foundation knowledge and experience with web application technologies and attacker methodologies required to protect your vital business functions. First, you will monitor the front door of applications for common attacks with web application firewalls on-premises and on major cloud platforms. Next, you will learn the logic behind hunting for behavioral anomalies generated by more advanced attacker activity and how to create machine learning jobs to identify this behavior in an automated way. Finally, you will discover how to leverage the same tools the attackers use to actively spot holes in your applications that pop up as new builds are released and mitigate the associated risk. When you finish this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of web application attack detection needed to implement continuous monitoring capabilities that protect the enterprise applications on which your organization depends.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Defending Against Web Application Attack Techniques

Detecting Attackers with Web Application Firewalls

Log Collection and Analyzing Application Behavior with Logs

Integrating Web Vulnerability Scanning Detections

Operationalizing Web Application Attack Detection

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers advanced attacker techniques in web applications, including behavioral anomalies and machine learning detection methods

Led by Aaron Rosenmund, an experienced instructor in web application security

Suitable for security analysts seeking specialized skills in detecting and triaging web application attacks

Provides hands-on experience with commonly used tools and technologies for web application security monitoring

Emphasizes practical skills and knowledge for protecting vital business functions from web attacks

May require prior knowledge of web application technologies and security concepts

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Security Event Triage: Revealing Attacker Methodology in Web Application Events with these activities:

Review web application attack techniques

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Sharpen your existing knowledge of common web application attack techniques to enhance your ability to protect against them in this course.

Browse courses on Web Application Security

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Read blog posts and articles on web application attack techniques
Watch videos on web application security
Attend a security conference or workshop

Practice identifying web application vulnerabilities

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Develop a strong foundation in identifying web application vulnerabilities to effectively mitigate risks and protect against attacks.

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Set up a web application security testing lab
Use a vulnerability scanner to identify vulnerabilities
Manually test for vulnerabilities

Create a blog post on a web application attack technique

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Solidify your understanding of web application attack techniques by writing a blog post that explains a specific technique in detail.

Browse courses on Web Application Security

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Identify a specific web application attack technique
Research the technique and gather information
Write a blog post explaining the technique
Promote your blog post on social media or other platforms

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Practice using web application security tools

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Enhance your proficiency in using web application security tools to effectively detect and mitigate vulnerabilities and attacks.

Browse courses on Web Security

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Choose a web application security tool
Install and configure the tool
Practice using the tool to scan for vulnerabilities
Use the tool to monitor web application traffic
Generate reports and analyze the results

Follow a tutorial on integrating a web application firewall

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Gain practical experience by following a tutorial that guides you through the process of integrating a web application firewall.

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Choose a web application firewall
Follow a tutorial on how to integrate the firewall
Test the firewall to ensure it is working properly

Attend a web application security meetup

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Expand your knowledge and network by attending a meetup focused on web application security.

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Find a web application security meetup in your area
Attend the meetup and participate in discussions
Network with other web security professionals

Volunteer with a web application security organization

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Make a meaningful contribution to the web application security community by volunteering your time and skills to an organization.

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Identify web application security organizations in your area
Contact the organizations and inquire about volunteer opportunities
Participate in volunteer activities, such as presenting at events or writing blog posts

Career center

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Security Analyst

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