• Online, Self-Paced

The Defending Against Path Traversal lab assesses the learner’s ability to fix code that contains a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to access files on your web server to which they should not have access.

Learning Objectives

After completing this lab, the learner will understand how to defend Python applications against path traversal attacks.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Software Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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