Course curriculum

    1. Welcome 👋

    2. What To Expect In This Course🤓

    3. Meet Sage's Cyber Security Team🎓

    4. Let's Get To Know You📝

    1. Chapter Introduction ⛷️

    2. What is Cyber Security? 🌐

    3. Quiz - Cyber Security Essentials🧩

    4. Chapter Survey - Cyber Security Essentials🌟

    1. Chapter Introduction ⛷️

    2. How does the Internet Work?👀

    3. Quiz - Understanding Web Traffic and Security🧩

    4. Chapter Survey - Understanding Web Traffic and Security🌟

    1. Chapter Introduction ⛷️

    2. How to Ethically Hack😎

    3. Quiz - Fun with Interception🧩

    4. Chapter Survey - Fun with Interception🌟

    1. Chapter Introduction ⛷️

    2. What is OWASP?🤫

    3. Quiz - Exploring Common Web Vulnerabilities🧩

    4. Chapter Survey - Exploring Common Web Vulnerabilities🌟

    1. Chapter Introduction ⛷️

    2. Protecting Yourself and Others🦺

    3. Quiz - Protecting Yourself and Others🧩

    4. Chapter Survey - Protecting Yourself and Others🌟

About this course

  • Free
  • 30 lessons
  • 3 Hours
  • Beginner friendly

Tools you need

  • Laptop / Computer with Internet Connection

  • Browser

  • Burp Suite Community Edition

  • OWASP Juice Shop

What you will learn

Stay ahead of the curve

  • Learn how to view web traffic and page composition in a browser

  • Learn how to install an intercepting proxy to allow easy interception and modification of requests

  • Learn about the format of web requests and how changing them could allow exploitation of vulnerabilities

  • Learn about the OWASP top 10 and its importance for web security

  • Understand OWASP Top 10 entry: Broken Access Control and see it’s exploitation in OWASP Juice Shop

  • Understand OWASP Top 10 entry: Injection and see it’s exploitation in OWASP Juice Shop with cross-site scripting (XSS)

Meet Your Instructor

Gavin Johnson-Lynn

Principal Offensive Security Specialist, Sage

Gavin is an accomplished cybersecurity professional and Pluralsight Author, with experience spanning two decades of software development. While working as an ethical hacker at Sage, a global organisation, he hacks into business assets to help secure them. As a speaker and blogger, Gavin shares a blend of offensive and defensive wisdom, drawing from his software development background and more recent expertise in offensive security.

Hear from Sages Cyber Security Team

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Cyber Security, and why should I learn about it?

    The world is becoming more digital every day, and with that comes a growing need for people who understand how to keep that digital world safe. Learning about cyber security gives you the power to protect yourself and others online. Plus, it's a field that's always evolving, offering endless opportunities for those who are curious, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real difference. Plus, it’s a career path that’s in high demand, with tons of opportunities to work on cool projects and be at the forefront of technology.

  • What role does AI play in modern Cyber Security?

    AI is reshaping cyber security by enhancing both defensive and offensive capabilities. On the defensive side, AI helps detect and respond to threats by analysing massive amounts of data quickly and efficiently. It can identify potential risks based on patterns and behaviours, something traditional tools may miss. However, AI is also used offensively by hackers for tasks like phishing, creating deep fakes, and automating penetration testing.

  • What tools do I need to participate?

    You will need a good internet connection, and a laptop/PC and you will download Burp Suite Community Edition and OWASP Juice Shop.

  • What kind of projects will I be working on?

    Learn to think like ethical hackers, exploring real-world scenarios where you'll identify vulnerabilities and secure networks. Through interactive challenges, such as intercepting and analysing web traffic, gain practical skills in detecting and defending against cyber threats.

  • Do I have to already know coding?

    No! No coding experience is required. Our courses are designed to increase your coding knowledge and improve your skills.

  • Will I get a certificate?

    No - We offer certificates only on our paid courses and programmes.

  • Who should I contact if I have more questions?

    For more information, please contact Alanna at [email protected]

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