• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This lab challenges a learner to discover and exploit an existing credential management error in a cloud application to gain initial access and then escalate their privileges. In this lab, you are an adversary attempting to manually approve your own purchase using post parameter manipulation and vertical privilege escalation. Participants will also learn best practices to prevent and mitigate account hijacking and vertical privilege escalation exploitation.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Understand how adversaries can exploit such vulnerabilities to gain initial access and then escalate their privileges

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.