Running Away from Security - Web App Vulnerabilities and OSINT Collide

Overview

Discover how web application vulnerabilities intertwine with OSINT techniques, shedding light on potential security threats and providing insight into effective defensive strategies. Delve into this intricate topic and enhance your understanding of safeguarding digital environments.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in the realm of cybersecurity, especially those keen on understanding how OSINT can reveal weaknesses within web applications.

Learn to identify and mitigate these risks efficiently and effectively.

Open to learners passionate about the synergy between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, this talk is part of the broader categories of Artificial Intelligence Courses and Conference Talks, provided by YouTube. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise in a rapidly evolving field.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Web Application Security
Overview of Web App Architecture
Common Threat Models
Introduction to Vulnerability Types
• Introduction to OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
Definition and Importance of OSINT
Tools and Resources for Gathering OSINT
Ethical Considerations in OSINT
• Web Application Vulnerabilities
SQL Injection
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Security Misconfigurations
Insecure Direct Object References
• OSINT Techniques and Tools
Data Harvesting from Open Sources
Analyzing Metadata
Social Media Intelligence
Geolocation and Mapping Techniques
• Intersections of Web Vulnerabilities and OSINT
Using OSINT to Uncover Web Vulnerabilities
Case Studies of Web App Breaches Facilitated by OSINT
Correlating OSINT Findings with Vulnerability Assessments
• Mitigation Strategies for Web App Vulnerabilities
Secure Coding Practices
Security Testing and Vulnerability Scanning
Implementing Web Application Firewalls
Regular Security Audits
• Mitigation Strategies for OSINT Risks
Limiting Information Exposure
Operational Security (OpSec) Techniques
Implementing Awareness Training
• Hands-On Lab Sessions
Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation via OSINT
Defensive Configurations in Simulated Environments
• Final Project
Conduct a Security Assessment using OSINT and Vulnerability Analysis
Formulate a Comprehensive Mitigation Plan
• Course Conclusion
Recap and Key Takeaways
Future Trends in Web App Security and OSINT

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