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Many security weaknesses in software can be detected more or less automatically. This course will teach you vulnerability testing.
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Many security weaknesses in software can be detected more or less automatically. This course will teach you vulnerability testing.
Read more
Many security weaknesses in software can be detected more or less automatically. This course will teach you vulnerability testing.
Many security weaknesses in software may be detected using a straight-forward process. In this course, Developer Security Champion: Vulnerability Testing, you’ll learn to scan an application for security issues. First, you’ll explore static code scanning. Next, you’ll discover dynamic code scanning. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply those skills to the software development process. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of vulnerability scanning needed to test applications for security issues.
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Syllabus
Developer Security Champion: Vulnerability Testing
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Explores vulnerability testing used in industry
Taught by Christian Wenz, recognized for their work in this topic
Examines vulnerability testing, which is highly relevant to application security
Covers both static and dynamic code scanning techniques
Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials
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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 Developer Security Champion: Vulnerability Testing with these
activities:
Review the OWASP Top 10
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Refamiliarize yourself with the most common web application vulnerabilities to improve your understanding of vulnerability testing.
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OWASP Top 10
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Read the OWASP Top 10 at https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/
Follow a tutorial on static code scanning
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Gain hands-on experience with static code scanning by following a guided tutorial to solidify your understanding of the concepts.
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Choose a static code scanning tool (e.g., SonarLint, Brakeman)
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Find a tutorial on how to use the tool
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Complete the tutorial
Practice dynamic code scanning with OWASP ZAP
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Enhance your practical skills by performing dynamic code scanning with OWASP ZAP to reinforce your knowledge of detecting vulnerabilities during runtime.
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Install OWASP ZAP (https://owasp.org/www-project-zap/)
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Scan a web application using ZAP
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Fix the vulnerabilities identified by ZAP
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Participate in a peer review of vulnerability scanning reports
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Strengthen your critical thinking and communication skills by engaging in peer reviews of vulnerability scanning reports, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
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Peer Review
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Find a peer or group of peers to review reports with
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Exchange vulnerability scanning reports with each other
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Review each other's reports and provide feedback
Develop a vulnerability testing plan
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Apply your knowledge by creating a vulnerability testing plan that outlines the scope, methodology, and reporting procedures for your software development process.
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Security Testing
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Define the scope of your vulnerability testing
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Choose a vulnerability scanning tool
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Develop a testing methodology
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Create a reporting procedure
Review the OWASP Top 10
Show steps
Refamiliarize yourself with the most common web application vulnerabilities to improve your understanding of vulnerability testing.
Browse courses on
OWASP Top 10
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read the OWASP Top 10 at https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/
Follow a tutorial on static code scanning
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience with static code scanning by following a guided tutorial to solidify your understanding of the concepts.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a static code scanning tool (e.g., SonarLint, Brakeman)
- Find a tutorial on how to use the tool
- Complete the tutorial
Practice dynamic code scanning with OWASP ZAP
Show steps
Enhance your practical skills by performing dynamic code scanning with OWASP ZAP to reinforce your knowledge of detecting vulnerabilities during runtime.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Install OWASP ZAP (https://owasp.org/www-project-zap/)
- Scan a web application using ZAP
- Fix the vulnerabilities identified by ZAP
Two other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all five activities
Participate in a peer review of vulnerability scanning reports
Show steps
Strengthen your critical thinking and communication skills by engaging in peer reviews of vulnerability scanning reports, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Browse courses on
Peer Review
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a peer or group of peers to review reports with
- Exchange vulnerability scanning reports with each other
- Review each other's reports and provide feedback
Develop a vulnerability testing plan
Show steps
Apply your knowledge by creating a vulnerability testing plan that outlines the scope, methodology, and reporting procedures for your software development process.
Browse courses on
Security Testing
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Define the scope of your vulnerability testing
- Choose a vulnerability scanning tool
- Develop a testing methodology
- Create a reporting procedure
Career center
Learners who complete Developer Security Champion: Vulnerability Testing will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Software Penetration Tester
Software Penetration Tester
Software Penetration Testers use vulnerability testing as part of the evaluation of the security posture of software applications. By taking the course, one may learn to test for vulnerabilities and identify weaknesses, preparing them to work on a penetration testing team.
Security Analyst
Security Analyst
Security Analysts help organizations to secure their software by evaluating applications for vulnerabilities. By taking the course, one may learn to actively participate in the security evaluation of software, which can be used in a variety of IT security roles.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts use their security knowledge to keep data and networks of an organization secure, a task that includes evaluating software for potential security weaknesses. By taking the course, one may learn to better secure their organization's software applications.
DevSecOps Engineer
DevSecOps Engineer
DevSecOps Engineers participate in the development and testing of software applications, in part to find and remediate vulnerabilities. Taking the course helps one to further increase their skills in identifying and resolving vulnerabilities at the application level.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Software Developers implement and test software, often using tools to find and remediate security weaknesses. By taking the course, one may be introduced to and become more proficient in using such tools, which can greatly enhance one's effectiveness as a developer.
Security Engineer
Security Engineer
Security Engineers design and implement security solutions within IT organizations. Knowledge of vulnerability testing is critical for this role, and taking the course may help one to better secure the software within their organization.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineers develop and implement security solutions, often involving the detection and resolution of security weaknesses in software applications. By taking the course, one may further develop the skills needed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities at the application level.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Software Quality Assurance Analysts may perform a variety of tasks to evaluate the quality of software, including assessing security vulnerabilities. By learning how to perform vulnerability testing, one may expand the scope of their skills to include a particularly critical aspect of quality assurance.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers develop and implement security measures for networks, often including the detection and resolution of security weaknesses in software applications. By taking the course, one may further develop the skills needed to identify and resolve vulnerabilities at the application level.
Information Technology Auditor
Information Technology Auditor
Information Technology Auditors evaluate the security and compliance of IT systems, which includes testing for vulnerabilities in software. By taking the course, one may learn to perform an essential part of such audits, potentially increasing their effectiveness in this role.
Security Consultant
Security Consultant
Security Consultants advise organizations on security matters, a task that may include assessing software for security vulnerabilities. By taking the course, one may gain valuable knowledge in the evaluation of software security and become more effective in this role.
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for the security of cloud infrastructure, which may include assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications. By taking the course, one may enhance their ability to secure cloud infrastructure by learning to identify and resolve vulnerabilities at the application level.
Application Security Engineer
Application Security Engineer
Application Security Engineers are responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and securing software applications. By taking the course, one may learn to perform essential duties of such a role, possibly accelerating one's career as an Application Security Engineer.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators support IT networks and infrastructure, a task that may include assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications. By taking the course, one may increase their effectiveness in this role by learning to identify and resolve vulnerabilities at the application level.
Information Systems Security Manager
Information Systems Security Manager
Information Systems Security Managers oversee security for IT systems, which may include assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications. By taking the course, one may enhance their ability to secure IT systems by learning to identify and resolve vulnerabilities at the application level.
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Reading list
We've selected 11 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Developer Security Champion: Vulnerability Testing.
Some of the topics include security vulnerabilities, secure programming and development practices, threat modeling, and countermeasures against software attacks.
Provides actionable steps and case studies for vulnerability testing, software security assessment, code review, and secure software design.
A comprehensive guide to web application security, covering common vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies.
Offers a practical guide to exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, stack smashing, and format string attacks.
Provides a step-by-step approach to penetration testing, with a focus on practical techniques and tools.
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Introduces threat modeling as a systematic approach to identifying and mitigating security threats in software systems.
Addresses secure coding practices in a variety of programming languages and introduces secure coding concepts.
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Focuses on web application security, providing insights into common vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
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Discusses the integration of security into the DevOps pipeline, covering practices, tools, and cultural aspects.
Provides a theoretical foundation for security engineering, discussing principles, models, and best practices.
A practical guide for incident response teams, covering incident handling procedures, best practices, and case studies.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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Time
18 hours
Level
Introductory
Via
Pluralsight
Instructor
Christian Wenz
Language
English
Good to know
Explores vulnerability testing used in industry
Taught by Christian Wenz, recognized for their work in this topic
Examines vulnerability testing, which is highly relevant to application security
Covers both static and dynamic code scanning techniques
Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials
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