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Penetration Testing for XSS
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.
Course Overview
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):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
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