Application security testing training provides individuals with the methodology used by malicious hackers to gain access to a computer network. Training provides candidates with a certification of their skill in using hacking methods to assess the security of a website.
Application security testing courses are divided into theory based classroom hours and hands on lab exercises. Classroom teaching focuses on areas including HTTP 101, cryptology applied to web applications and Google hacking. Lab subjects include proxy tools, SQL injection and parameter tampering.
Application security testing aims to create a methodology for security testing that is repeatable and can be documented. Training allows a candidate to examine the security of a web-based application from the point of view of a person trying to gain unlawful access to a computer network.