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Defending Java Against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
This lab simulates a cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be found in an online banking application built using Java which fails to validate input and encode output. Using Visual Studio Code participants will determine whether the data is correctly encoded for the context in which it will appear in web application output.
Provider Information
187 Ballardvale Street, Suite A195
Wilmington, MA 01887
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:
- Identify a cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in a Java application
- Fix cross-site scripting vulnerabilities without making any unnecessary changes to the code or the system
- Determine if data is correctly encoded
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
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