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| Certification Provider: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Code / Number: | GWEB |
| Exam Name: | GIAC Certified Web Application Defender |
| Exam Questions: | 187 |
| Last Updated: | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Corresponding Certification: | Cloud Security |
(359 Up Votes)GIAC GWEB Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Session Security and Business Logic Integrity | 10% | - Business logic flaws and protection - Session management and token security - Cookie security attributes |
| Modern Application Framework Issues and Serialization | 6% | - Serialization and deserialization flaws - Framework-specific security risks - REST API and microservices security |
| Authentication Mechanisms and Best Practices | 12% | - Authentication methods and weaknesses - Implementation and testing strategies - Single sign-on and third-party authentication |
| Web Application and HTTP Basics | 10% | - Common attack trends and vectors - Web application components and interactions - HTTP protocol fundamentals |
| Comprehensive Security Testing | 5% | - Vulnerability detection and remediation - Testing methodologies and tools |
| Input Validation and Prevention of Input-Related Flaws | 15% | - Input validation and encoding techniques - HTTP response splitting and other input attacks - SQL injection, XSS, and command injection |
| AJAX Technologies and Security Strategies | 3% | - AJAX architecture and risks - Secure implementation practices |
| Leading Edge Technologies and Web Security | 5% | - Browser security and new standards - Emerging threats and technologies |
| Cross-Origin Policy Attacks and Mitigation | 5% | - Same-origin policy concepts - CORS misconfigurations - CSRF attacks and defenses |
| Web Architecture and Configuration Security | 10% | - Architecture design principles - Server and service hardening - Configuration vulnerabilities and mitigation |
| Proactive Defense, File Upload Security, and Response Readiness | 6% | - Logging, monitoring, and incident response - File upload vulnerabilities and controls - Anti-automation and defense-in-depth |
| Access Control and Authorization Strategies | 12% | - Privilege escalation prevention - Authorization enforcement - Access control models and flaws |
| Web Services Security | 3% | - Web service attacks and mitigation - SOAP, XML, and WSDL security |
| Encryption and Protecting Sensitive Data | 8% | - Secure storage and transmission practices - Cryptography in transit and at rest - Data protection and tokenization |