CHAPTER 6

Web-Based Hacking: Servers and Applications

In this chapter you will

•  Identify features of common web server architecture

•  Inspect web application function and architecture points

•  Describe web server and web application attacks

•  Identify web server and application vulnerabilities

•  Explore web application hacking tools

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