• Online, Self-Paced

This course explains how software developers and testers can determine if their web applications are vulnerable to A05:2021 Security Misconfiguration, as defined by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify vulnerabilities caused by security misconfiguration
  • Develop and implement a testing strategy to evaluate the attack surface and to identify misconfiguration vulnerabilities
  • Conduct manual and automated tests to identify common misconfiguration vulnerabilities, targeting operating systems, web servers, and databases

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

  • Test and Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis
  • 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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.