Hands-On Web App Penetration Testing: From Student to Pro

By LYES TERFAI

Unlock the secrets of ethical hacking and secure coding with this immersive, hands-on guide to web application penetration testing. Whether you're a curious student, a cybersecurity bootcamp attendee, or an IT professional transitioning into offensive security, this book walks you step by step through the skills needed to master real-world web application attacks. You'll learn by doing: from setting up your own lab environment with VirtualBox and Kali Linux, to discovering and exploiting common vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, Authentication Bypass, and more. Each chapter includes labs, visual diagrams, cheat sheets, and mini projects--culminating in a full Red vs Blue "Web Heist" simulation with professional-style reporting. By the end, you'll not only understand how web hacks happen--you'll know how to do them safely, ethically, and professionally. This book is your bridge from beginner to pro.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5X2XSM4
• ISBN13: 9798280923836
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 197 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"