Mastering Kali Linux for Web Penetration Testing

Standard defensive elements

So, what elements of the system fit in here? The following figure shows the most common elements involved in a web application's path, relative to a 3-tier design:

Most serious web applications will include defenses to stymie our efforts, but all security elements are only as good as their latest patch, configuration, and the operators monitoring them.

The key external elements in a typical web application's defense are:

• Firewall (FW): The first element focused on security is usually a perimeter or the internet Edge firewall that is responsible for enforcing a wide variety of access controls and policies to reduce ...