Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (OSWE): Difference between revisions

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* [https://mega.nz/folder/9u9iRZab#oD9yc8u4wC3djkQ_0OfqHw Ross' Mega.nz Folder]

* Note: This resource was mentioned as being found via Breachforums (Ross). Exercise caution when accessing unofficial resources. Always prioritize ethical and legitimate study methods.

** Note: This resource was mentioned as being found via Breachforums (Ross). Exercise caution when accessing unofficial resources. Always prioritize ethical and legitimate study methods.

== Exam Preparation Tips ==

1. **Code Review Skills**

* Focus on improving your ability to read and analyze source code.

** Focus on improving your ability to read and analyze source code.

* Understand how web applications handle input validation, authentication, and session management.

** Understand how web applications handle input validation, authentication, and session management.

2. **Hands-On Practice**

* Set up web application environments to practice identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.

** Set up web application environments to practice identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.

* Familiarize yourself with common languages and frameworks like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.

** Familiarize yourself with common languages and frameworks like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.

3. **Tool Familiarity**

* Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.

** Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.

4. **Focus on Key Areas**

* SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.

** SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.

* Advanced concepts like deserialization attacks, SSRF, and RCE.

** Advanced concepts like deserialization attacks, SSRF, and RCE.

5. **Leverage the Labs**

* Take full advantage of the labs provided in the course to practice real-world scenarios.

** Take full advantage of the labs provided in the course to practice real-world scenarios.

== Additional Resources ==

* **Books**

* "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.

** "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.

* "Real-World Bug Hunting" by Peter Yaworski.

** "Real-World Bug Hunting" by Peter Yaworski.

* **Online Platforms**

* [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/)

** [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/)

* [PortSwigger Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)

** [PortSwigger Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)

* **Communities**

* Engage with peers on forums such as Reddit's r/oscp and Discord channels focused on OffSec certifications.

** Engage with peers on forums such as Reddit's r/oscp and Discord channels focused on OffSec certifications.

== Exam Details ==

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 * [https://mega.nz/folder/9u9iRZab#oD9yc8u4wC3djkQ_0OfqHw Ross' Mega.nz Folder]
-  * Note: This resource was mentioned as being found via Breachforums (Ross). Exercise caution when accessing unofficial resources. Always prioritize ethical and legitimate study methods.
+** Note: This resource was mentioned as being found via Breachforums (Ross). Exercise caution when accessing unofficial resources. Always prioritize ethical and legitimate study methods.
 == Exam Preparation Tips ==
 . **Code Review Skills**
-   * Focus on improving your ability to read and analyze source code.
+ ** Focus on improving your ability to read and analyze source code.
-   * Understand how web applications handle input validation, authentication, and session management.
+ ** Understand how web applications handle input validation, authentication, and session management.
 . **Hands-On Practice**
-   * Set up web application environments to practice identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
+ ** Set up web application environments to practice identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
-   * Familiarize yourself with common languages and frameworks like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.
+ ** Familiarize yourself with common languages and frameworks like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.
 . **Tool Familiarity**
-   * Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.
+ ** Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.
 . **Focus on Key Areas**
-   * SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.
+ ** SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.
-   * Advanced concepts like deserialization attacks, SSRF, and RCE.
+ ** Advanced concepts like deserialization attacks, SSRF, and RCE.
 . **Leverage the Labs**
-   * Take full advantage of the labs provided in the course to practice real-world scenarios.
+ ** Take full advantage of the labs provided in the course to practice real-world scenarios.
 == Additional Resources ==
 * **Books**
-  * "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.
+** "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.
-  * "Real-World Bug Hunting" by Peter Yaworski.
+** "Real-World Bug Hunting" by Peter Yaworski.
 * **Online Platforms**
-  * [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/)
+** [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/)
-  * [PortSwigger Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)
+** [PortSwigger Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)
 * **Communities**
-  * Engage with peers on forums such as Reddit's r/oscp and Discord channels focused on OffSec certifications.
+** Engage with peers on forums such as Reddit's r/oscp and Discord channels focused on OffSec certifications.
 == Exam Details ==