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ML SystemPart 2: Chapter 3
CH.03 ~30 min

Pentesting & Web Security

Vulnerabilities, OWASP Top 10, and payloads.

SQLiXSSLFI/RFINmap
  • Explain the phases of penetration testing.
  • Identify major web vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS).
  • Understand the use of Nmap and Wireshark.

01 Penetration Testing Methodology and the CIA Triad Viz

Definition

CIA Triad

An information security model consisting of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Nmap (Network Mapper)

The industry-standard tool for port scanning, service identification, and target OS fingerprinting.

02 Web Application Security and OWASP Top 10

VulnerabilityBrief Description
SQL Injection (SQLi)Database query manipulation through unsanitized input.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)Injection of malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
LFI/RFIInsertion of local or remote files into the server.
Broken Access ControlFailure to restrict user access to protected resources.

03 Payload Manipulation with PayloadsAllTheThings

Reverse Shell

A technique where the target machine initiates a connection back to the attacker's machine, providing remote command-line access.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1The CIA Triad is the foundation of every security strategy.
  2. 2Thorough reconnaissance is key to successful penetration testing.
  3. 3OWASP Top 10 is the industry standard for web security.

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