Course Description
The Certified Application Security Testing Specialist (CASTS) certification is designed to validate professionals' expertise in conducting comprehensive security testing of applications. This certification equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of applications, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate remediation measures. The CASTS certification covers a wide range of topics, including application security testing methodologies, tools, techniques, and best practices.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of application security testing.
- Learn various types of security vulnerabilities and common attack vectors.
- Gain knowledge of different web application security standards and best practices.
- Develop skills in using security testing tools and techniques.
- Learn how to perform static and dynamic application security testing.
- Understand the principles of threat modeling and risk assessment in application security.
- Explore secure coding practices and how to implement them.
- Learn to analyze and interpret security testing results.
- Gain proficiency in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in applications.
- Understand the importance of continuous security testing and integration into the software development lifecycle.
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