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Application Security Analysis

The document outlines key concepts in web application security, covering topics such as API analysis, reconnaissance techniques, injection attack risks, code review, encryption, secure coding practices, and the importance of integrating security into the software development lifecycle. It emphasizes the significance of tools and methodologies like dynamic profiling, automated testing, and threat modeling in enhancing security measures. Additionally, it discusses the challenges organizations face in implementing security practices and the differences between various testing techniques.

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Application Security Analysis

The document outlines key concepts in web application security, covering topics such as API analysis, reconnaissance techniques, injection attack risks, code review, encryption, secure coding practices, and the importance of integrating security into the software development lifecycle. It emphasizes the significance of tools and methodologies like dynamic profiling, automated testing, and threat modeling in enhancing security measures. Additionally, it discusses the challenges organizations face in implementing security practices and the differences between various testing techniques.

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Module 1

Why is API analysis essential in modern web application security assessments? [5]
Explain how poorly secured APIs can lead to potential security breaches.[5]

Explain the different types of reconnaissance (active vs. passive) and provide examples of tools
or techniques used for each type. [10]

Explain the risks associated with injection attacks, such as SQL injection and NoSQL
injection.[10]

Module 2
What role does code review play in ensuring the security of a web application? [5]
Prescribe the methods used to prevent CSRF attacks.[10]
What are some common techniques and tools used for discovering security vulnerabilities in
web applications? [10]
Discuss how tools like static code analysis and dynamic testing contribute to modern web
security. [5]
Describe the difference between manual and automated code review tools. What are the
advantages and limitations of each in finding security issues? [10]

Module3
Explain the importance of encryption in maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of data in
web applications. [5]

Why is it important for web applications to use HTTPS encryption consistently? [10] *D24

Explain the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption. [5]

Discuss the Secure Coding Practices. [10] *D24

Discuss the importance of secure coding practices in the coding phase of the SDLC. [5]

Explain how cookies can be used securely for session management in web applications. What
are the risks of improper session handling? [10]

Module 4
Explain the differences between design flaws and security bugs in the context of web applica on
security. [10]

Explain the importance of segrega ng produc on data from non-produc on environments in web
applica on development. [10]

Discuss the challenges organiza ons face when implemen ng SSDLC prac ces and integra ng
security into the so ware development process. [10]
Module 5
Discuss the benefits of dynamic profiling techniques such as penetration testing, vulnerability
scanning, and runtime analysis.[10]

Discuss the role of automated testing tools and manual testing techniques in verifying the
behavior of web applications. [10]

Compare between SAST and DAST.[10]

Discuss how network segmentation, firewall configuration, and monitoring tools play a role in
infrastructure security testing.[10]

Discuss the role of open-source tools like OWASP ZAP and SonarQube in web application
security testing.[10]

Discuss how functional testing and security testing differ.[10]

Module 6
Discuss how threat modeling can be integrated into a DevSecOps pipeline.[10]

What are the primary objec ves of threat modeling in the context of web applica on security? [5]

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