Foundations of Web Penetration Testing and Wi-Fi Security

In an increasingly connected world, securing web applications and wireless networks is critical to protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to understanding how ethical hackers find vulnerabilities and secure systems, giving you the foundational knowledge to think like an attacker and defend like a professional. What you'll learn: - Understand core cybersecurity terminology, ethical hacking principles, and legal boundaries. - Identify common web application vulnerabilities, including injection flaws, cross-site scripting, and broken authentication. - Analyze wireless network protocols, focusing on the security differences between WEP, WPA2, and modern WPA3 standards. - Explore how security professionals perform reconnaissance, scan networks, and map attack surfaces. - Learn defensive strategies to mitigate risks, patch common web flaws, and secure Wi-Fi access points. - Practice analyzing real-world security scenarios and vulnerability reports through written exercises. The course begins with essential security concepts and terminology before diving deeper into web application vulnerabilities and wireless defense strategies. You will progress through structured modules that explain complex technical concepts using clear, step-by-step written explanations and practical scenarios. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior cybersecurity experience. No complex setup or prerequisites are required. Start your journey into ethical hacking and network security today.