Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

Course Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will learn how to use Google hacking techniques to uncover web application vulnerabilities and enhance security testing. You’ll explore methods to discover hidden or exposed sensitive data, SQL errors, unprotected backups, and more. With a focus on practical, real-world examples, you will gain the skills to identify and address security issues in web applications. The course walks you through each Google hacking technique, including finding directory listings, SQL syntax errors, and publicly exposed backup files. You will also explore tactics for identifying internal server errors and sensitive data in URLs. By utilizing the Google Hacking Database, you'll learn how to refine your search strategies to improve security and prevent vulnerabilities in your own applications. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of web application security testing through Google hacking and be able to implement measures to prevent the indexing of sensitive data. This course is ideal for security professionals, developers, and anyone interested in improving their web security skills.