OWASP Certification

The current OWASP Top 10 consists of: 

• Broken Access Control 
• Cryptographic Failures 
• Injection 
• Insecure Design 
• Security Misconfiguration 
• Vulnerable and Outdated Components 
• Identification and Authentication Failures 
• Software and Data Integrity Failures 
• Security Logging and Monitoring Failures 
• Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) 
  
  

These categories are designed to highlight the most common and impactful vulnerabilities that developers and security professionals need to address to protect applications from attacks. 

Certified OWASP Security Fundamentals is an industry-recognised certification that focuses on the core principles of secure application development and testing. It is based on the OWASP framework, which is widely adopted by organisations globally to improve software security and reduce vulnerabilities. 

This certification covers essential topics in web application security, including: 

• The OWASP Top 10 security risks 
• Secure coding practices 
• Common vulnerabilities such as injection attacks and broken access control 
• Security testing methodologies 
• Best practices for cryptography and data protection 
• Secure design principles and threat modelling 

This certification is ideal for professionals involved in web application development and security. Common roles include: 

• Application Security Engineer 
• Web Developer 
• Software Engineer 
• Penetration Tester 
• Security Analyst 
• DevOps Engineer 
• IT Risk and Compliance Specialist 

To earn this certification, you must complete the official training course and pass the associated exam. After successfully passing the exam, you will receive your certification.  

There are no formal pre-requisites for this certification. However, a basic understanding of web technologies and programming concepts is recommended to get the most out of the training. 

With cyber threats increasing globally, organisations are prioritising secure software development. According to recent industry reports, over 70% of applications contain at least one security flaw during development. This certification demonstrates your ability to identify and mitigate these risks, making you a valuable asset in roles such as software development, security analysis, and penetration testing.