Web Hacking Black Belt Edition
Training Overview
Web Hacking Black Belt Edition is an advanced, hands-on training at CSA XCON 2026, Dehradun, designed for experienced security professionals who want to master modern, real-world web application exploitation and remediation.
Web applications remain the most targeted attack surface across industries. Automated scanners are no longer enough to uncover the complex logic flaws, chained vulnerabilities, and advanced exploitation techniques used by today’s attackers. This training follows a defense-by-offense methodology, equipping participants with the mindset, techniques, and experience needed to identify and exploit high-impact vulnerabilities and then fix them effectively.
Participants will spend the majority of the time working in realistic lab environments, applying advanced techniques used in real penetration tests and red team engagements.
About the Training at CSA XCON 2026
This black-belt level course is designed for professionals who already understand the basics and want to operate at an elite web exploitation level.
Key highlights include:
- Deep coverage of advanced web application attack techniques
- Extensive hands-on labs that mirror real production systems
- Focus on vulnerabilities that scanners cannot reliably detect
- Equal emphasis on exploitation and remediation
- Exposure to the latest offensive research and real-world case studies
Participants should expect an intense, skills-driven experience where learning happens by breaking, analyzing, and rebuilding systems.
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Penetration testers and red teamers
- Security consultants and architects
- SOC, CSIRT, and blue team professionals
- Developers with strong security experience
- Security and IT managers leading offensive security programs
It is best suited for intermediate to advanced professionals.
Skill Level
Advanced
Participant Requirements
Participants should have:
- At least 2 years of experience in web application security
- Comfort with command-line tools
- Experience using virtual labs for offensive testing
- Working knowledge of Burp Suite
What You Will Learn
Foundations & Tooling
- Advanced web application architecture and attack paths
- Burp Suite deep dive and lab environment setup
Authentication & SSO Attacks
- JWT and JWS exploitation
- SAML authorization bypasses
- OAuth misconfigurations
- Bypassing 2FA and authentication flows
- Authentication bypass using subdomain takeover
Password Reset & Identity Flaws
- Host header validation bypass
- Brute-force bypass techniques using distributed infrastructure
Business Logic & Authorization Attacks
- Mass assignment vulnerabilities
- Second-order IDOR
- Exploiting race conditions in web applications
API Security Testing
- Authorization bypass in REST APIs
- GraphQL exploitation
- gRPC endpoint assessment
XML External Entity (XXE) Attacks
- Advanced XXE exploitation
- Out-of-band data exfiltration
- XXE via SAML and file parsing
Cryptography Attacks
- Known-plaintext and padding oracle attacks
- Hash length extension attacks
- Authentication bypass using leaked cryptographic keys
Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- Deserialization attacks in PHP, Java, and Python
- Server-side template injection
- Exploiting Git misconfigurations
SQL Injection Masterclass
- Second-order SQL injection
- Out-of-band exploitation
- SQLi through cryptographic workflows
- Advanced SQLMap usage and WAF bypass
File Upload Exploitation
- Bypassing file validation checks
- Exploiting hardened upload mechanisms
- Exploiting Git misconfigurations
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
- Internal network access via SSRF
- DNS rebinding and filter bypass techniques
Attacking the Cloud from Web Apps
- Serverless exploitation
- Cloud identity abuse
- Real-world breach case studies
Web Caching Attacks
- Cache poisoning and cache deception
- Cascading cache attack scenarios
Client-Side Vulnerabilities
- PostMessage exploitation
- HTTP desynchronization attacks
- Writing custom Burp plugins to bypass integrity checks
Advanced Case Studies & Bonus Labs
- Real-world XSS, CSRF, SSRF, RCE attack chains
- Extended post-training labs covering modern exploit scenarios
Training Experience & Expectations
- Highly hands-on, with ~80% lab-based learning
- Individual lab environments for each participant
- Scenario-driven exercises based on real breaches
- Deep technical discussions with expert trainers
Participants will leave with elite-level web exploitation skills and the ability to prioritize and remediate critical vulnerabilities.
What Participants Will Receive
Each participant will receive:
- Certificate of completion
- Extended access to lab environments post-training
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits
- Comprehensive learning pack with guides and cheat sheets
Trainer
This training will be delivered by an experienced offensive security practitioner and web application security specialist, with a strong background in real-world penetration testing, source-code review, and delivering advanced trainings at leading global cybersecurity conferences.