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Defending C# Applications Against Weak Password Reset
Weak Password Reset vulnerabilities can occur when an application provides a password reset or recovery feature that attackers can exploit to take over user accounts. This issue is often caused by using easy-to-answer questions to verify the user's identity during the password reset process. The best solution to this problem is to use multi-factor or out-of-band authentication for password reset functionality. This Skill Lab provides C# developers with a virtual environment that contains a vulnerable application with its complete source code, training developers to identify and remediate Weak Password Reset vulnerabilities.
After completing this lab, the learner will understand how to defend C# applications against weak password reset vulnerabilities and receive hands-on experience implementing effective mitigations. This includes testing for weak password reset vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate mitigations, such as using multi-factor or out-of-band authentication.
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you should have the knowledge and skills required to understand:
- Core concepts of application security risk management
- Why developing secure applications matters
- The importance of meeting regulatory compliance requirements
- Anatomy of an application attack and what motivates hackers.
- Common attack scenarios and how to manage vulnerabilities.
- Best practices for developing secure applications.
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):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
Feedback
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