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AppSec Engineer Mastery
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Foundational Knowledge
Understanding Application Security principles25 min
Basic Networking concepts25 min
Introduction to Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JS)25 min
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Programming Basics
Learn Python for scripting and automation25 min
Basic JavaScript for web application security25 min
Understanding APIs and how they work25 min
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Secure Coding Practices
Input validation and sanitization techniques25 min
Error handling and logging best practices25 min
Understanding OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities25 min
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Web Application Security
Exploring OWASP ZAP for vulnerability scanning25 min
Using Burp Suite for web application testing25 min
Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and prevention25 min
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Authentication and Authorization
Implementing OAuth2 and OpenID Connect25 min
Understanding JWT (JSON Web Tokens) security25 min
Role-based access control (RBAC) principles25 min
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Threat Modeling
Introduction to STRIDE and DREAD models25 min
Creating threat models using Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool25 min
Identifying assets and potential threats25 min
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Security Testing Techniques
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools25 min
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools25 min
Using Fuzzing techniques for vulnerability discovery25 min
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DevSecOps Practices
Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines25 min
Using Docker for secure containerization25 min
Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security25 min
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Incident Response and Management
Creating an Incident Response Plan25 min
Understanding forensics and evidence collection25 min
Using tools like Splunk for log analysis25 min
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Advanced Vulnerability Management
Understanding Penetration Testing methodologies25 min
Using Metasploit for exploitation25 min
Conducting Red Team vs Blue Team exercises25 min
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Compliance and Standards
Understanding GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations25 min
Implementing security controls for PCI DSS compliance25 min
Conducting security audits and assessments25 min
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Emerging Technologies
Exploring security in Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure)25 min
Understanding IoT security challenges25 min
Learning about Blockchain security implications25 min
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Soft Skills and Career Development
Building a professional network in AppSec25 min
Preparing for interviews in AppSec roles25 min
Continuous learning through certifications (CISSP, CEH)25 min
