The Web Application Hacker's Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws
by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus PintoA definitive guide that provides practical techniques for discovering and exploiting web vulnerabilities, crucial for your hands-on learning.
SQL Injection Attacks and Defense
by Justin ClarkeAn essential resource that covers SQL Injection in depth, offering insights on both exploitation and defense strategies.
Web Security for Developers
by Malcolm McDonaldFocuses on secure coding practices, helping you understand how to prevent vulnerabilities from the ground up.
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation
by Jon EricksonCombines theory and practical skills in hacking, including web vulnerabilities, making complex concepts accessible.
The Web Application Security Testing Cookbook
by Julian A. T. EvansProvides practical recipes for testing web applications, perfect for applying your new skills in real-world scenarios.
OWASP Top Ten: The Ten Most Critical Web Application Security Risks
by OWASP FoundationAn authoritative guide that outlines the most critical web security risks, essential for understanding vulnerabilities.
Practical Web Penetration Testing
by Tariq King et al.A hands-on guide that walks you through the process of penetration testing, ideal for developing practical skills.
Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide
by David Kennedy et al.Focuses on the Metasploit framework, teaching you how to use this powerful tool for exploit development.