Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers
By External Provider
About this course
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Ethical hackers and penetration testers need an efficient toolbox and a step-by-step guide to use these tools effectively. This course covers: - Sqlmap for SQL injection detection, - Google Hacking for identifying security weaknesses, - Fuzzing with Burp Suite Intruder. - How to exploit race conditions using OWASP ZAP. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to use these tools in your penetration testing projects. The course is ideal for intermediate-level penetration testers, ethical hackers, bug hunters, and security engineers/consultants. It offers a practical, hands-on approach with real-world case studies and expert tips, enhancing your pentesting skills and aligning you with industry standards. Basic hacking skills are required; no installation videos are included.
What you will learn
- Apply Sqlmap to find SQL injections within minutes
- Analyze web applications to detect security weaknesses using Google Hacking
- Execute fuzzing techniques with Burp Suite Intruder to uncover vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate the exploitation of race conditions using OWASP ZAP