• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) is a client-side code injection attacks where the attacker aims to execute malicious scripts in a web browser of the victim by including malicious code in a legitimate web page or web application. This course teaches how to identify, test, and exploit these vulnerabilities.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Define the types of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities
  • Test applications for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities
  • Exploit cross-site scripting vulnerabilities

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

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.