Further Reading and Resources

Curated list of books, websites, and courses for continued learning in web security.

Books

  • The Web Application Hacker's Handbook - Stuttard & Pinto
  • OWASP Testing Guide - OWASP Foundation
  • Web Security for Developers - Malcolm McDonald
  • Black Hat Python - Justin Seitz

Online Resources

  • PortSwigger Web Security Academy (free)
  • OWASP Cheat Sheet Series
  • HackerOne Hacktivity
  • Bugcrowd University

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester)

Practice Platforms

  • HackTheBox
  • TryHackMe
  • DVWA
  • OWASP Juice Shop
  • CTFtime.org