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OffSec Learning Path: Web System Administration
Modern organizations rely heavily on web applications for critical operations. This hands-on Learning Path will equip learners with the essential skills to secure web servers, applications, and databases, significantly reducing their organization's risk profile. Learners will:
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Configure web servers securely, implementing best practices for Apache, nginx, and IIS
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Harden web applications by applying secure coding principles and mitigating common vulnerabilities
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Master TLS and PKI by learning to implement robust encryption and authentication
One of three system administration Learning Paths
Protect web environments by developing fundamental security expertise
This Learning Path empowers learners to proactively secure web infrastructure. Learners will develop the skills to harden web servers (Apache, nginx, IIS), write secure web code, protect databases (MSSQL), and master security protocols (TLS/PKI). These skills directly reduce attack surfaces, enable proactive identification of vulnerabilities, and make it significantly more difficult for attackers to succeed.
Who are these Learning Paths for?
- Web administrators seeking to bolster their security skills
- Security analysts specializing in the protection of web environments
- IT professionals responsible for securing web-based infrastructure
Learning objectives
- Understand web administration, grasping key security concepts, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
- Learn to implement best practices for UNIX system hardening
- Keep systems up-to-date and mitigate vulnerabilities by developing patching strategies
Key modules in Web System Administration Learning Path
Secure Configuration of NGINX
- This is a walk through the approach to hardening an Nginx web server aligned with the CIS Guideline on hardening. It covers the fullset of hardening recommendations.
Secure Configuration of MSSQL
- Explanation of how MSSQL should be setup in a corporate environment to allow for best scaling and with security in mind. This includes service account, configurations and hardening.
Introduction to Web Secure Coding
- Introduction to the concept of secure coding in web applications, including trust boundaries, input handling, output encoding, file handling, and parameterized queries.
TLS and PKI Essentials
- Foundational and introductory TLS and PKI knowledge
Security Misconfigurations
- We will cover web application and server hardening, error handling.
Troubleshooting
- Introduction to concept of problem solving and troubleshooting in IT
Web System Administration
8
modules
60
hours of content (approx.)
20+
skills
Earning an OffSec Learning Badge
Showcase your growing web administration proficiency! Upon completing 80% of the Web System Administration Learning Path, you'll receive an exclusive OffSec badge signifying:
- Secure web administration proficiency: Demonstrate your expertise in securing web environments
- Industry recognition: Adds a valuable OffSec credential to your skillset
- Hands-on skill: Demonstrated ability to effectively implement Windows security measures and harden system attacks at the fundamental level
Why train your team with OffSec?
Reduce attack surface
Minimize vulnerabilities and potential entry points
Hands-on practice
Learn web administration in a safe lab environment, avoiding potential issues on sensitive infrastructure
Hinder attack progress
Make it more difficult for adversaries to succeed
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Learn Unlimited provides individuals and organizations with unlimited access to the OffSec Learning Library. This includes all courses, content and learning paths. Learners also receive unlimited exam attempts and time in any of our hands-on lab environments.
What’s included
1 year of access to unlimited courses & content
Unlimited exam attempts during your subscription
365 days of lab access
1 year of unlimited access to all fundamental content and OffSec curated Learning Paths
PEN-103 + unlimited KLCP exam attempts
PEN-210 + unlimited OSWP exam attempts
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FAQ
- Secure Configuration of NGINX
- Secure Configuration of MSSQL
- Introduction to Web Secure Coding
- TLS and PKI Essentials
- Security Misconfigurations
- Troubleshooting
Learners should have a basic understanding of web services, some familiarity with active web page languages, and some familiarity with web frameworks.
- Access Control
- Backup and Recovery
- Common Tools: IT Generalist
- Common Tools: System Administrator
- Common Tools: Web Application Tester
- Cryptographic Issues
- Data Transformation and Storage
- Encryption and Cryptography
- Enterprise Network and Systems
- Identity and Access Management
- Logging and Monitoring
- Network Security
- Scalability
- Scripting and Automation
- Scripting for System Administrators
- Secrets Management
- Security and Compliance
- System Hardening
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting for System Administrators
- User Behaviour Analysis
Yes, the Web Administrator Learning Path is designed to be accessible for entry-level learners, as long as they have experience in the prerequisites above, while providing valuable insights and hands-on practice for those with some prior experience.
We emphasize:
- Hands-on practice in realistic lab environments
- In-depth exploration of web security concepts, vulnerabilities, and hardening techniques
- Developing the attacker mindset to anticipate and defend against threats
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