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Web Application Hacking and Security

Why Mastery of Web Application is Important

Most of the work we do on a day-to-day basis uses cloud-based apps that are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. There are currently 43,986 exploits (and growing) in the Google Hacking Database and the total number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is at a record high with over 18,000 published in 2020 alone!

Now, with so many published vulnerabilities, it is important to learn to defend and secure your web applications. Traditional protections like firewalls alone do not secure web applications. Defenders need a deep understanding of the most critical security risks to web applications such as the OWASP Top 10. And what better way to learn to gain familiarity and defend than to attack!

Test your skills and learn to hack applications with Web Application Hacking and Security course. Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced ethical hacker, with Web Application Hacking and Security you will hack through a variety of challenges from SQL Injection to Security Misconfigurations, to cross-site-scripting, and more. Build your specialized skill in web application hacking today!

Who Should Attend?

If you are tasked with implementing, managing, or protecting web applications, then this course is for you. If you are a cyber or tech professional who is interested in learning or recommending mitigation methods to a myriad of web security issues and want a pure hands-on program, then this is the course you have been waiting for.

Additionally, this course will benefit:
  • Penetration Tester
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Web Application Penetration Tester/Security Engineer/Auditor
  • Red Team Engineer
  • Information Security Engineer
  • Risk/Vulnerability Analyst
  • Vulnerability Manager
  • Incident responder

Prerequisites

  • Good understanding of web application working.
  • Basic working knowledge of the Linux command line.
  • Basic knowledge of OSes and file systems.
  • Basic knowledge of Bash and/or Python scripting.

Why Application Security Is Important

Most of the work we do on a day-to-day basis is done with cloud-based apps. Apps that are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

There are currently 43,986 exploits in the Google Hacking Database and the total number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is at a record high with over 18,000 published in 2020. Now, with over 123,454 published vulnerabilities, it is important to learn to defend our applications. And there’s no better defence than a good offense.

Test your skills and learn to hack applications with Web Application Hacking and Security. Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced ethical hacker, Web Application Hacking and Security course offers something for all skill levels. You will hack through a variety of challenges from SQL Injection, to Security Misconfigurations, to cross-site-scripting, and more.

Decoding Web Application Hacking and Security

Web Application Hacking and Security has challenges derived from the engaging iLab environments of EC Council – from Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) to the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT); from Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) .Net to Java. But Web Application Hacking and Security goes beyond this to more difficult scenarios as you advance through each problem.

Web Application Hacking and Security is like a Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competitions meant to test your hacking skills. But you can keep on trying until you achieve the goal. Test your skills and work alone to solve complex problems or follow the instructor as they do a walkthroughs to help you learn Web Application Hacking and Security.

Watch your name rise on the leader board, a place where you’ll see who’s cracking the most challenges, who’s making the most progress, who’s cranking out the h@ck$!

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer: EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council. EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

FAQs:

What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the WAHS exam?
There are no predefined eligibility criteria for those interested in attempting the WAHS exam. You can purchase the exam dashboard code here
What will I receive as part of my purchase towards the WAHS exam?
You will receive access to break the code (BTC) challenge, videos, and Exam dashboard code.
What is the access period of videos?
1 year from the date of activation.
What is the access validity of BTC?
90 days from the date of activation.
What is Aspen Dashboard?
It is an EC-Council portal where you can access your package inclusions. All the EC-Council practical exams can be scheduled and launched from this portal.
For how long is the Aspen Dashboard access code valid for?
The Aspen Dashboard access code is valid for 1 Year from the date of receipt. You have to redeem the code within this period.

Post dashboard activation, how long is the access valid for?

The Aspen Exam Dashboard access is valid for 30 days from the day it is unlocked.

What does the Dashboard consist of?

Dashboard consists of:

  • Detailed Instruction guide
  • Exam scheduling service
  • Exam launching service
  • Exam status
What is the structure of the exam?
The candidate is required to complete their pen-testing challenge on the virtual lab’s environment.
What is the duration of the exam?
The Exam session is a 6-hour session.
What are the criteria for certification?
Score range Awarded Certificate
60% - 74% Certified Web Application Associate
75% - 89% Certified Web Application Professional
90% and Above Certified Web Application Expert
Will I get three certifications if I score 90% and above?
No, you will be awarded the Certified Web Application Expert only.
What is the notice period required to book the exam session?
Sessions should be booked at least 3 days in advance of the desired exam date.
Is the WAHS exam available at the EC-Council Authorized Training Centers?
No, the WAHS exam sessions are proctored by the EC-Council directly through the RPS (Remote Proctoring Services).
What are the important things to keep in mind before I schedule my exam?
Once you are ready to proceed with your exam, you need to ensure you understand the below points:
  • Cancellation requests are to be made 24 hours in advance.
  • Rescheduling is possible 72 hours before the exam session.
  • Candidate has a grace period of 15 minutes to show up for the exam session.
  • After three no-show cases, the candidate will be required to seek special permission from the Director of Certification in order to proceed with their next attempt.
  • If you need technical support or assistance, please contact us at [email protected]
  • FAQs on exam proctoring will be available at https://proctor.examspecialists.com/User/FAQ.aspx
What is the retake policy?
Retake exam requests can only be purchased by writing to [email protected], should a candidate fail the exam.
Is the WAHS a part of the EC-Council Continuing Education Scheme?
Yes, the WAHS is a part of the EC-Council Continuing Education Scheme.
What is the validity of the WAHS certification?
The WAHS certification is valid for three years from the date of certification.
What is the annual membership fee of WAHS certification?
USD 80 per annum.