Hacking by Numbers - W^3 Edition is an intermediate web application hacking course for people with some experience in penetration testing.

The course will provide a refresher of HTTP and associated technologies before commencing with some more advanced level attacks ranging from assessment techniques of traditional web applications to newer technologies - such as AJAX, rich client media and HTML 5.

As with all courses in the Hacking by Numbers range, the W^3 course is a hands-on, highly practical course which intends to enable students to understand the trade and not the trick.

Topics include:

• Hacking traditional web applications
• Understanding Web2.0 concepts and technologies
• XS* - JavaScript attacks
• Hacking Web services
• Hacking compiled applications
• HTML5

The course is full of brand new content and brand new labs and cutting-edge emulations.

context

This course is the only course in the Hacking By Numbers focussing specifically on web-based technologies. This course is rated as 'intermediate'. It assumes some prior experience with Web Application hacking tools and techniques. It is not mandatory to complete any other SensePost courses before attending this course. However, previous exposure to hacker thinking, tools and techniques is a prerequisite and a basic understanding of web hacking concepts and techniques is assumed.

who should attend

Security consultants, government agencies, developers, penetration testers and other nice people will all benefit from the valuable insights provided by this class.

HBN W^3 Edition is available at the Black Hat Briefings in Las Vegas in July 2011. Please see our Training Schedule, or Contact Us to book your place.