OSWA (WEB-200) Certification Training Course
WEB-200: Web Attacks with Kali Linux Training Course
Program Highlights
WEB-200 OSWA Certification Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to web application vulnerabilities and their exploitation using tools available in Kali Linux. The course is designed to help learners build a strong foundation in Information Security, Penetration Testing, and Application Security.
About Course
As web applications represent one of the largest attack surfaces for organizations, the course focuses on teaching practical skills required to identify and assess common security weaknesses in web applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience in understanding how attackers discover and exploit vulnerabilities in real-world environments.
WEB-200 is ideal for individuals looking to develop foundational skills in professional web application security assessments. The course also helps learners understand common attack techniques used by threat actors against web applications. Basic knowledge of Linux, networking, and scripting is recommended, as these skills can significantly enhance the learning experience and understanding of the course content.
Course Curriculum
- Tools for the Web Assessor
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools used by web application penetration testers.
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Introduction, Discovery, Exploitation and Case Study
- Learn how attackers inject malicious code into web pages to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive data, or deface websites.
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Discover how attackers trick authenticated users in web applications and learn how you can identify and exploit CSRF vulnerabilities.
- Exploiting CORS Misconfigurations
- Understand how to identify and fix CORS misconfigurations to keep your web applications safe.
- Database Enumeration
- Discover the techniques that attackers use to steal sensitive information related to a web application’s database structure and how to stop them.
- SQL Injection (SQLi)
- Exploit vulnerabilities in web applications through SQL injections and learn techniques to prevent and mitigate SQL injection attacks.
- Directory Traversal
- Learn how to identify and exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities and how you can prevent attackers from accessing restricted areas in your web servers.
- XML External Entities
- Learn how attackers user manipulate XML processors to exploit input vulnerabilities, how to secure your XML parsers, and to prevent XXE vulnerabilities in your web applications.
- Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI)
- Learn how to identify and exploit SSTI vulnerabilities and how you can protect your web applications from server-side template injections.
- Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
- Understand different SSRF attack vectors and how to implement countermeasures against them.
- Command Injection
- Learn how attackers take advantage of command injection vulnerabilities and the potential impact on your system’s integrity. Practice identifying, exploiting, and mitigating command injection vulnerabilities.
- Insecure Direct Object Referencing
- Learn how to handle object references in a secure manner to prevent attackers from accessing private data or performing unauthorized actions.
- Assembling the Pieces: Web Application Assessment Breakdown
- Combine and expand different web application attack and assessment techniques you’ve learned throughout the course.
Target Audience
The WEB-200 course is ideal for:
- Security professionals seeking to enhance their web application security testing skills.
- Those with knowledge of web development technologies and familiarity with Linux systems.
Pre-requisites
It’s strongly recommended that you have a basic understanding of:
- Web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Networking Fundamentals
- Linux operation system basics
Exam Details
| Certification Name | OSWA |
| Exam Delivery | Offsec LearnOne Platform |
| Exam Duration | 23 hours and 45 mins |
| Passing Score | 70% |
Course Objectives
- Develop foundational web application security testing skills to identify and assess common web vulnerabilities.
- Learn how to perform web application enumeration, information gathering, and attack surface analysis.
- Gain practical experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), authentication flaws, and access control weaknesses.
- Learn to analyze HTTP requests, session management, cookies, and web application workflows for security weaknesses.
- Strengthen the ability to identify insecure coding practices and misconfigurations in web applications.
- Develop practical knowledge of secure web application assessment techniques through real-world labs and scenarios.
- Prepare for entry-level and intermediate web application security testing roles by developing practical offensive security skills.
Vision
Goal
Skill-Building
Mentoring
Direction
Support
Success
Security market is projected to exceed USD 13 billion by 2029.
of organizations are increasing investments in Application Security and secure development practices.
remain one of the most targeted attack surfaces, increasing demand for web security professionals.
Analyst roles are projected to grow by 30% by 2032, driving demand for application security skills.
Education
Healthcare
Retail
Government
Cybersecurity Firms
Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OSWA (WEB-200) certification?
OffSec OSWA (OffSec Web Assessor) is a web application security certification that validates practical skills in identifying, testing, and assessing common web application vulnerabilities.
Who should take OSWA certification training?
OSWA is suitable for aspiring web application penetration testers, application security professionals, ethical hackers, developers, and cybersecurity beginners interested in web security testing.
What web application security concepts are covered in OSWA?
The course covers web application enumeration, authentication testing, session management, input validation flaws, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), access control issues, and other common web vulnerabilities.
Does the course include OWASP vulnerability testing?
Yes. OSWA includes practical testing methodologies aligned with common OWASP Foundation web application vulnerabilities and security risks.
Is hands-on web application assessment included in the training?
Yes. The training emphasizes hands-on labs and practical web application security assessments using real-world attack scenarios.
What is the difference between OSWA and OSWE?
OffSec OSWA focuses on foundational and intermediate web application security testing, while OSWE is an advanced certification centered on secure code review and advanced web application exploitation.
Is OSWA suitable for beginners in web application security?
Yes. OSWA is designed for learners who want to build practical web application security testing skills and establish a foundation in application security.
How does OSWA help in application security careers?
OSWA helps professionals develop practical web security assessment skills required for roles such as web application penetration tester, application security analyst, vulnerability assessor, and junior AppSec consultant.