Mastering OWASP

Defend Against Cyber Threats OWASP

In an era where web applications are indispensable to businesses and users worldwide, the importance of web application security cannot be overstated. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has emerged as a beacon of guidance, offering a comprehensive and practical approach to identifying and mitigating the most critical web application security risks.

"Mastering OWASP" is your definitive guide to understanding the OWASP Top 10 and fortifying your web applications against cyber threats. Whether you're a seasoned web developer, a security professional, or a beginner eager to learn, this book equips you with the knowledge and expertise to master OWASP and enhance the security posture of your web applications.

What's Inside:

1. Introduction to OWASP
1. Understanding the mission and goals of OWASP
2. Exploring the OWASP Top Ten project
3. OWASP community and resources
2. Web Application Security Fundamentals
1. Basics of web application security
2. Common web vulnerabilities and their impact
3. OWASP's role in promoting secure web application development
3. OWASP Testing Framework
1. OWASP Testing Guide overview
2. Web application penetration testing methodologies
3. Tools and techniques for testing web application security
4. OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities
1. In-depth analysis of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities
2. Understanding the root causes and consequences
3. Mitigation strategies and best practices
5. Secure Coding Practices
1. Secure coding principles and guidelines
2. OWASP Secure Coding Practices - Quick Reference Guide
3. Integrating secure coding practices into the software development lifecycle
6. Web Application Security Architecture
1. Secure architecture design patterns
2. Secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
3. Web application firewall (WAF) and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
7. OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS)
1. Understanding the ASVS framework and its levels
2. Mapping ASVS requirements to development and testing processes
3. Leveraging ASVS for comprehensive application security assurance
8. Secure Development Tools and Techniques
1. Secure development frameworks and libraries
2. Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST and DAST)
3. Interactive application security testing (IAST) and runtime application self-protection (RASP)
9. OWASP Secure Coding Practices in Different Languages
1. Secure coding practices for Java applications
2. Secure coding practices for .NET applications
3. Secure coding practices for JavaScript and web technologies
10. Secure API Development
1. API security challenges and risks
2. OWASP API Security Top Ten
3. Best practices for securing APIs
11. Mobile Application Security
1. OWASP Mobile Top Ten vulnerabilities
2. Securing mobile applications using OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide
3. Mobile application security best practices
12. DevSecOps and OWASP
1. Integrating security into DevOps processes
2. OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
3. Automating security testing and vulnerability management
13. Secure Cloud Application Development
1. Cloud security fundamentals and OWASP Cloud Security Top Ten
2. Securing cloud-based applications using OWASP resources
3. Best practices for developing secure cloud applications
14. Secure Software Supply Chain
1. Secure software supply chain principles
2. OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM)
3. Secure software development and deployment pipelines
15. OWASP Best Practices in Real-World Scenarios
1. OWASP best practices for e-commerce applications
2. OWASP best practices for financial applications
3. OWASP best practices for healthcare applications
16. Appendix
1. OWASP Project Reference Guide
2. Overview of popular OWASP projects and tools
3. Selecting and utilizing OWASP projects effectively
4. Collection of OWASP cheat sheets for quick reference
5. Answers to common questions about OWASP and web application security
6. About the author

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