Web Development

1. Web Security
   1. HTTPS and SSL/TLS
      1. Importance of HTTPS for secure communication
      2. SSL/TLS handshake process
      3. Certificate Authorities (CAs) and certificate issuance
      4. Types of SSL/TLS certificates (DV, OV, EV)
      5. Implementing HTTPS on a web server
      6. Common pitfalls in HTTPS implementation
   2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
      1. Definition and types of XSS attacks (Stored, Reflected, DOM-based)
      2. How XSS vulnerabilities are identified
      3. Mitigation strategies and best practices
         1. Output encoding and escaping
         2. Content Security Policy (CSP)
         3. HTTP-only and secure cookies
      4. Case studies and notable XSS incidents
   3. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
      1. Understanding the mechanics of CSRF attacks
      2. Role of SameSite cookie attribute in CSRF prevention
      3. CSRF tokens and their implementation
      4. Common CSRF attack vectors and defenses
   4. SQL Injection
      1. Symptoms and potential impact of SQL injection attacks
      2. Types of SQL Injection (Classic, Blind, Time-based)
      3. Techniques for detecting SQL vulnerabilities
      4. Prevention methods, including prepared statements and ORM use
      5. Case studies illustrating the damage from SQL injections
   5. Content Security Policy (CSP)
      1. CSP as a defense mechanism against a range of attacks
      2. Stages of implementing CSP (report-only vs. enforcement)
      3. Constructing a robust CSP policy
      4. Challenges and compatibility issues with CSP
   6. Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
      1. Purpose and functionalities of WAFs
      2. Comparing network vs. host-based WAFs
      3. Integration of WAFs with web applications
      4. Rule sets and customization for effective WAF deployment
      5. Analyzing traffic and detecting anomalies using WAF
   7. Authentication and Authorization
      1. Best practices for secure user authentication
      2. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation
      3. Differences between OAuth and OpenID Connect for authorization
      4. Role-based access control (RBAC) and its significance
      5. Implementing secure password policies and storage
   8. Secure Coding Practices
      1. Importance of input validation and sanitization
      2. Avoiding insecure direct object references
      3. Safe handling of sensitive data
      4. Cryptographic best practices and common pitfalls
   9. Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
      1. Types of security tests: static analysis, dynamic analysis, penetration testing
      2. Employing automated vulnerability scanners
      3. Importance of manual code reviews
      4. Incident response and handling of security breaches
   10. Security Headers
       1. Overview of important HTTP security headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection)
       2. Configuring and testing security headers
       3. Common pitfalls and misconceptions about security headers
   11. Browser Security and Sandbox
       1. Understanding the browser security model
       2. Mechanisms such as the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
       3. Benefits and limitations of browser sandboxes
   12. Data Protection and Privacy
       1. Strategies for managing user data ethically and securely
       2. Understanding and complying with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
       3. Data encryption techniques for web applications
   13. Incident Response and Management
       1. Steps to take during a security incident
       2. Creating and maintaining incident response plans
       3. Post-incident analysis and lessons learned
       4. Establishing a culture of continuous security improvement
   14. Monitoring and Logging
       1. Importance of logging in security monitoring
       2. Implementing effective logging strategies for web applications
       3. Tools and practices for analyzing log data for suspicious activity
   15. Secure Deployment Practices
       1. Secure configuration of server environments
       2. Continuous security checks and updates
       3. Role of secure DevOps (DevSecOps) in web application delivery