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WEB-200
Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA)
About the Certification
This is a professional certification from Offensive Security specialized in Web Application Security Assessment. It focuses on the practical aspects of discovering, analyzing, and exploiting security vulnerabilities in modern web applications.
The certification aims to equip candidates with a deep understanding of how web applications work, how to assess common weaknesses such as Injection flaws, Authentication and Authorization issues, and how to exploit them ethically while producing professional security reports.
It is built around realistic scenarios and intensive hands-on practice, making it suitable for cybersecurity professionals and web security enthusiasts who want to work professionally in Enterprise, Blue Team, or Red Team environments.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into seven main sections
- Web Application Security Fundamentals
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- Web application architecture (client–server model)
- HTTP and HTTPS protocols, sessions, and cookies
- Authentication and authorization models
- Web application attack surface
- Business Logic Vulnerabilities and Web Application Flaws
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- Business logic vulnerabilities
- Workflow abuse
- File upload issues
- Security misconfigurations
- Authentication, Authorization, and Session Attacks
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- Authentication vulnerabilities
- Access control issues
- Session hijacking and fixation
- Password and credential-based attacks
- Input Validation and Injection Vulnerabilities
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- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Command Injection
- File Inclusion vulnerabilities (LFI / RFI)
- Reporting and Exam Preparation
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- Vulnerability documentation
- Writing professional web application security reports
- Providing security recommendations
- Preparation for the OSWA practical exam
- Web Application Exploitation and Impact Assessment
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- Practical exploitation of vulnerabilities
- Chaining vulnerabilities
- Impact and risk assessment
- Proof of Concept (PoC) development
- Web Application Reconnaissance and Enumeration
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- Web application mapping and enumeration
- Endpoint and parameter analysis
- Directory and file discovery
- Response and header analysis
Exam Details
- Exam code: WEB-200 (OSWA)
- Exam Duration: 23 hours and 45 minutes, plus an additional 24 hours for report submission
- Number of Questions: Practical exam (no fixed number of questions)
- Type of Questions: Hands-on practical examination for web application penetration testing
- Language: English
- Passing score: 70% + submission of a complete report
- Exam cost: USD 1,749 – 2,749 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: Lifetime
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not required.
However, it is strongly recommended to have a solid understanding of web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS), basic web development concepts, and hands-on experience with web application vulnerabilities and penetration testing, preferably within the Offensive Security methodology.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for those seeking a strong professional path in practical web application penetration testing, especially in advanced vulnerability discovery, business logic analysis, and Offensive Security methodologies, the Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA) certification represents a core milestone.
What are the main uses of the Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA) certification ?
- OSWE (Advanced Web Exploitation) Advanced web application penetration testing and source code review.
- Advanced Web & API Security Specialization in business logic flaws, APIs, OAuth, and GraphQL.
- Bug Bounty (Web Focus) Professional vulnerability hunting in real-world web applications.
- Cloud Application Security (AWS / Azure / GCP) Securing and testing cloud-hosted web applications.
- AppSec Engineer Track Transitioning into an Application Security Engineer role.
- Red Team – Web Operations Integrating advanced web exploitation skills into Red Team engagements.
Practical Mastery in Web Application Penetration Testing :
This certification represents a professional entry point into web application penetration testing, with a strong focus on technical and business logic vulnerabilities in modern web environments.
Earning OSWA enhances your hands-on skills, validates your ability to perform realistic web security assessments, and qualifies you to work as a Web Penetration Testing professional, backed by Offensive Security accreditation.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Individuals with a foundation in web technologies such as HTTP, HTML, and JavaScript.
- Professionals interested in hands-on web application penetration testing.
- Those working or planning to work as Web Penetration Testers.
- Anyone looking to strengthen skills in web vulnerabilities and exploitation through real-world scenarios.
- Cybersecurity students or professionals seeking a specialized, highly practical certification.