Module 1: Introduction to Application Security

• What is application security?

• Importance and challenges of securing applications

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and security

Module 2: OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities

• Overview of OWASP Top 10

• Examples, impact, and prevention techniques

  • SQL Injection

  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

  • Broken Authentication

  • Insecure Deserialization

  • Security Misconfiguration

  • And more

Module 3: Secure Coding Practices

• Input validation and output encoding

• Authentication and session management

• Error handling and logging

• Secure use of cryptography

Module 4: Application Threat Modeling

• Identifying threats and attack vectors

• STRIDE and DREAD methodologies

• Data flow diagrams and threat identification

Module 5: Web Application Security Testing

• Manual vs automated testing

• Vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)

• Penetration testing techniques

Module 6: API and Mobile Application Security

• API vulnerabilities and protection

• Mobile app security frameworks

• Secure communication and storage in mobile apps

Module 7: Static and Dynamic Analysis

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

• Source code analysis and debugging

Module 8: DevSecOps Integration

• Security in CI/CD pipelines

• Security automation tools

• Shifting left in development

Module 9: Real-Time Security Implementations

• Securing cloud-based applications

• Access control and secure configuration

• Security monitoring and response

Module 10: Final Project & Certification Prep

• Real-world application security case study

• Vulnerability assessment and remediation plan

• Interview prep and resume building

• Certification guidance (e.g., CEH, CSSLP, GWAPT)