Open Source Web Hacking Mastery: A Junior's Guide to Methodical Penetration Testing
Web application testing with open-source tools like Nuclei and mitmproxy, practised on OWASP Juice Shop.
- Chapters
- 6 chapters
- Total reading time
- 76 min of reading
- Written
- 2024
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Chapters, in order
- 1 Web Application Hacking Fundamentals: Starting the Journey We delve into web app hacking basics, covering essential tools, OWASP Juice Shop lab setup, and key skills in Linux, Python, and security. The first step towards mastering web security.
- 2 Katana in Action: Enhancing Security Audits Through Effective Web Crawling Explore advanced crawling techniques for web security audits, focusing on tools like Katana and proxies to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and secure web applications effectively.
- 3 The Art of Fuzzing: Navigating Web Security with Advanced Testing Strategies Explore fuzzing in web pen testing, from uncovering directories to attacking login portals and finding vulnerabilities, utilizing tools like ffuf.
- 4 From Novice to Ninja: Proxy Techniques in Pentesting Embark on a voyage through proxy-powered web penetration testing. From configuring mitmproxy to uncovering vulnerabilities in real-world applications, discover the tools and tactics essential for navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- 5 Harnessing the Power of Nuclei: A Guide to Advanced Vulnerability Scanning Nuclei, a standout in cybersecurity, offers template-driven vulnerability scanning. Enhanced by community collaboration, it's crucial for proactive defense. For deeper insights, visit Project Discovery's guide to unlock Nuclei's full potential and stay ahead in cybersecurity.
- 6 From Chaos to Clarity: The Art of Fuzzing with Nuclei Embarking on a cybersecurity journey, we explore creating custom Nuclei templates for detecting SQLi in POST requests, leveraging mitmproxy for testing. This endeavor enhances our digital defenses by merging Nuclei's precision with fuzzing's unpredictability.