Textbook in PDF format Unlock the skills to test and secure modern web applications — step-by-step. In today's digital world, web applications are prime targets for cyberattacks. This practical guide empowers you to defend them. Designed for security professionals, developers, and ethical hackers, this book offers a complete roadmap to mastering web penetration testing with real-world techniques and tools. Through 45 guided security assessments, you'll learn how to ethically exploit and secure vulnerabilities across every layer of a web application. Each assessment is mapped to real threats and structured around the latest OWASP Top 10, covering issues like broken access control, injection flaws, and server-side request forgery (SSRF). What You'll Learn: Proven testing methodologies (PTES, OWASP, NIST) In-depth OWASP Top 10 coverage with hands-on labs How to use industry tools: Burp Suite, sqlmap, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, and more Testing APIs, cloud-based apps, and automated workflows How to write clear, professional reports and remediation plans Legal, ethical, and compliance considerations for responsible testing Who It's For: Penetration testers and ethical hackers Developers securing their applications Certification candidates (OSCP, CEH, PenTest+) Anyone ready to move from theory to practice in web security Start building real-world security skills — today. Whether you're securing enterprise systems or preparing for a cybersecurity career, this guide gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to test applications effectively and ethically