VEGA for Beginners: Scan for Web Vulnerabilities from Coursera

This Guided Project 'VEGA for Beginners: Scan for Web Vulnerabilities' is for web developers, security professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning about web application security testing. In this 1 hour long project-based course, you will learn how to deploy and configure VEGA on Windows to scan for high, medium and low web vulnerabilities including SQL injection. You will learn how to use the VEGA scanner to identify SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications, including how to configure and use the tool, and how to verify its results. You will also learn how to use SQLmap, to verify the SQL injection vulnerabilities reported by Vega. You will learn how to use these tools to perform a range of testing activities, including scanning and data extraction. This project is unique because by the end of the course, you will have an understanding of web application security testing and be equipped with the skills to use VEGA and SQLmap to secure your own web applications. In order to be successful in this project, it's recommended that you have a basic networking concepts like HTTP/HTTPS protocol and a basic understanding of SQL queries.

This course is intended for educational purposes only and the course provider and instructors are not responsible for any illegal or unethical actions taken by course participants.

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Focuses on web application security testing, equipping learners with the skills to protect web applications

Suitable for a wide audience, including web developers, security professionals, and those new to the field

Provides hands-on experience using VEGA and SQLmap for vulnerability scanning and verification

Taught by experienced instructors, Priya Jha, with expertise in web application security

Covers essential topics for beginners, building a foundation in web application security testing

Requires basic networking concepts, such as HTTP/HTTPS protocol and SQL queries, for optimal understanding

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Learners who complete VEGA for Beginners: Scan for Web Vulnerabilities will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Web Application Security Analyst

Web Application Security Analysts identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in web applications. This course provides a strong foundation for this role by teaching you how to use VEGA and SQLmap to identify and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to web applications. You will also gain experience with performing security testing activities, such as scanning and data extraction.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers evaluate the security of computer systems by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities, which are a common target for penetration testers.

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Cybersecurity Consultant

Cybersecurity Consultants provide guidance and support to organizations on how to protect their systems and data from cyber threats. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Vulnerability Researcher

Vulnerability Researchers identify and disclose vulnerabilities in software and systems. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities, which are a common target for vulnerability researchers.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts identify, assess, and mitigate risks to an organization's assets and operations. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major source of risk for organizations. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems for organizations. This course provides a foundation for this role by teaching you how to identify and mitigate web application vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to organizations. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Network Security Analyst

Network Security Analysts identify, address, and prevent threats to an organization's network systems and infrastructure. This course may be useful as it provides hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a common attack vector for network breaches. By learning to use VEGA and SQLmap, you will develop skills that are directly applicable to this role.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases, including ensuring the security of the data stored in them. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating SQL injection vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to databases. You will also gain experience with using SQLmap, which is an industry-standard tool for identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to organizations. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate an organization's IT systems and practices to ensure that they are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a common target for IT auditors. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts monitor and respond to security events in an organization's network and systems. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major source of security events. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Data Security Analyst

Data Security Analysts protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to data security. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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IT Security Manager

IT Security Managers plan, implement, and manage an organization's IT security program. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to organizations. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect an organization's information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, which are a major threat to organizations. You will also gain experience with using VEGA and SQLmap, which are industry-standard tools for web application security testing.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and implement software applications. This course can help you develop the skills necessary for this role by providing hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities. This knowledge can help you build more secure software applications and avoid common security pitfalls.

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