Learn to systematically map, analyze and track web application attack surfaces with hands-on skills that elevate your reconnaissance precision and coverage.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of web application reconnaissance and attack surface analysis, merging conceptual understanding with practical exercises. Upon completion, participants will be proficient in performing web application reconnaissance, attack surface mapping and analysis, maximizing application coverage and effectively tracking their testing progress.
Understand the fundamentals of reconnaissance, including application mapping and client-side code review.
Learn how to identify and understand the attack surface of web applications, spot application entry points and understand HTTP requests and responses.
Gain the skills to map attack surfaces and assess the security posture of web applications, including vulnerability identification.
This course is designed for both entry-level and intermediate-level security professionals, quality assurance engineers and others who are seeking to establish a strong foundation in performing critical skills required for application security.
Whether you are new to the field or have some experience, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively analyze the security posture of web applications. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to conduct reconnaissance, perform attack surface analysis and identify potential vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of application security principles and techniques as they relate to the application attack surface, empowering participants to contribute to the security of their organization’s software and systems.
Attendees will be best positioned to excel in this course when they possess a foundational grasp of web application structures and concepts, such as server-client interactions and basic application layer protocols such as HTTP. Familiarity with general security or web application security concepts is advantageous. While prior knowledge of reconnaissance or attack surface analysis is helpful, it is not necessary.
Participants will need:
All other lab environments and materials will be provided within the course.
Our Fundamentals of Reconnaissance and Attack Surface Analysis training is available as a live, instructor-led virtual course or on-site session to accommodate
your team’s needs. This course ensures participants gain critical skills for secure application design, whether remote or in person.
Every member of GuidePoint’s Application Security Practice offers a wealth of expertise stemming from years of relevant, real-world experience within the application layer from technical and strategic perspectives.
We have a unique ability to understand the threats your applications face and can play a vital role in helping to mature or align your security posture.
SANS & ISC2
Offensive Security
Global Information Assurance
Our team works side-by-side with you as your cybersecurity partner.
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