Web Server Hacking and Security

Description:

Designed for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and IT security enthusiasts, this course provides a robust understanding of both offensive and defensive strategies related to web server security. Participants will delve into the intricacies of web server vulnerabilities, learning to identify and exploit weaknesses through practical, hands-on exercises. The course covers various attack vectors, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and directory traversal, as well as defense mechanisms like web application firewalls (WAF), secure coding practices, and server hardening techniques. Students will also explore real-world case studies to understand the impact of web server breaches and the importance of proactive security measures. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to protect web servers from sophisticated cyber threats and mitigate potential risks effectively.

Duration: 1 Day

Course Code: BDT362

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and exploit common web server vulnerabilities.
• Implement effective defense mechanisms for web servers.
• Analyze real-world web server breach case studies.
• Conduct comprehensive web server security assessments.
• Develop a proactive approach to web server security.

• Basic Understanding of Networking, Basic Knowledge of Operating Systems, Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts.

• Aspiring ethical hackers, IT Security professionals, Cybersecurity professionals, Web Application Developers.

• Aspiring ethical hackers, IT Security professionals, Cybersecurity professionals, Web Application Developers.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Server Hacking

• Overview of Web Server Architecture
• Basics of web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS, etc.)
• Web hosting environment
• Common web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
• Understanding Threat Landscape
• Types of attacks on web servers
• Attack vectors and motives

Module 2: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

• Footprinting and Enumeration
• Tools and techniques (Nmap, Netcat, etc.)
• Identifying server software and versions
• Enumerating directories and files
• Scanning and Vulnerability Assessment
• Port scanning
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS, etc.)
• Analyzing scan results

Module 3: Exploiting Web Server Vulnerabilities

• Server Misconfigurations
• Common misconfigurations (directory listings, file permissions, etc.)
• Exploiting misconfigurations
• Injection Attacks
• SQL Injection
• Command Injection
• Tools and techniques (sqlmap, manual exploitation)
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Types of XSS (Stored, Reflected, DOM-based)
• Exploitation techniques
• Remote Code Execution (RCE)
• Identifying RCE vulnerabilities
• Exploitation methods

Module 4: Post-Exploitation Techniques

• Maintaining Access
• Creating backdoors and web shells
• Persistence techniques
• Privilege Escalation
• Exploiting privilege escalation vulnerabilities
• Tools and techniques (Metasploit, PowerSploit, etc.)
• Data Exfiltration and Covering Tracks
• Techniques for data extraction
• Log manipulation and clearing tracks

Module 5: Security Measures and Defense Mechanisms

• Hardening Web Servers
• Configuration best practices
• Securing server software (patch management, updates)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Overview and configuration
• Using WAF to prevent attacks
• Monitoring and Incident Response
• Log analysis
• Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Incident response strategies

Module 6: Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Understanding Legal Framework
• Laws and regulations related to cybersecurity
• Ethical Hacking Principles
• Conducting ethical hacking engagements
• Responsible disclosure practices

Training Material Provided:

Yes (Digital format)