The practice of protecting web applications from threats and vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle.

A code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in a web application's database layer by inserting malicious SQL queries.

A vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, compromising their data.

An open-source web application security scanner used to find vulnerabilities in web applications during development and testing.

A popular security testing tool for web applications, providing features for scanning, crawling, and analyzing web vulnerabilities.

A systematic evaluation of a web application to identify security vulnerabilities and assess risks.

The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system.

Best practices in software development aimed at preventing security vulnerabilities in code.

The process of identifying and evaluating risks associated with vulnerabilities to determine their potential impact.

The design and structure of security measures within a web application to protect against threats.

Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from vulnerabilities and attacks.

A network architecture where client devices request resources or services from a centralized server.

A list of the ten most critical web application security risks as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project.

Simulated cyber attacks on a system to test its defenses and identify vulnerabilities.

The process of identifying and prioritizing potential threats to an application and its data.

Software applications designed to identify vulnerabilities and assess the security posture of web applications.

Automated process of identifying security weaknesses in a web application using specialized tools.

Improvements made to a web application to mitigate identified security risks and vulnerabilities.

Techniques for effectively conveying security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A practice where students document their learning experiences and insights throughout the course.

A formal document detailing the findings of a security assessment, including vulnerabilities and recommendations.

The obligations of developers to incorporate security measures and best practices during the coding process.

The actual consequences and risks posed by identified vulnerabilities in a web application.

Structured approaches and guidelines used to conduct security assessments and manage risks.