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Brute-Force in Web Applications

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Training Overview

The "Brute-Force in Web Applications" training aims to teach cybersecurity professionals how to perform brute-force attacks on web applications and protect against these attacks. This comprehensive training covers the fundamental principles of brute-force attacks and various fuzzing techniques in detail.

The training content includes topics such as directory fuzzing, page fuzzing, subdomain fuzzing, virtual host (vhost) fuzzing, GET and POST parameter fuzzing. Moreover, CAPTCHA bypass methods and techniques for performing effective brute-force attacks will be emphasized. Each section will explain how the relevant brute-force techniques are applied and exploited in web applications with practical examples. By the end of the training, you will have knowledge of defense measures and best practices to protect against brute-force attacks.

What you will learn

  • How to perform directory, page, and subdomain fuzzing.
  • Techniques for fuzzing GET and POST parameters to find vulnerabilities.
  • Methods for bypassing weak CAPTCHA implementations.
  • How to defend web applications against brute-force attacks.

Tools you will use

  • ffuf
  • Gobuster
  • Burp Suite Intruder
  • Custom wordlists

Prerequisites

  • A solid understanding of how web applications work.
  • Experience with command-line fuzzing tools.

Who this is for

  • Web Penetration Testers.
  • Application Security Specialists.
  • Bug Bounty Hunters.

Training sections

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Directory Fuzzing
  3. 3Page Fuzzing
  4. 4Sub-domain Fuzzing
  5. 5Vhost Fuzzing
  6. 6GET Parameter Fuzzing
  7. 7POST Parameter Fuzzing
  8. 8Captcha Bypass Brute Force
  9. 9Exam

Continue learning

Practice the topic in a lab or continue with a related Hackviser guide.