Course Overview
Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (AWAE) is an advanced course for web application security. It’s an option for skills specialization after completing PWK and the OSCP exam.
AWAE teaches students the complex tools, techniques, and approaches used by sophisticated cybercriminals to create advanced web app exploits. This course sells out annually at Black Hat.
Students who complete the course and pass the exam earn the Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE) certification, demonstrating mastery in exploiting front-facing web applications.
Live training is also available. Find out the next available locations and dates in the Live Courses section.

Course includes a 48-hour exam.

Learn web application attacks and exploits.

Gain access to a virtual penetration testing lab.

Earn your OSWE certification.
Certification Process
Once you’ve completed the course and practiced your skills in the labs, you’re ready to take the certification exam. The exam consists of a hands-on penetration test that takes place in our isolated VPN exam network. A passing exam grade will declare you an Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE).

Register at least 10 days prior to desired start date.

Establish connection to the virtual lab.

Progress through course materials and practice your skills.

Schedule certification exam within 90 days of course completion.

Successfully complete the 48-hour exam and earn your OSWE.
Course Details
Who is this course for?
Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation is not an entry-level course. AWAE is designed for:
- Experienced penetration testers looking to evolve their web application testing skills to an advanced level
- Any professional who works with the codebase and security infrastructure of a web application (could be a software engineer, web application developer, etc)
Course Overview & Syllabus
AWAE is not a fuzzing course. The bulk of your time will be spent analyzing source code, decompiling Java, debugging DLLs, manipulating requests, and more, using tools like Burp Suite, dnSpy, JD-GUI, Visual Studio, and the trusty text editor. The course covers the following topics in detail. For a more complete breakdown of the course topics, please refer to the AWAE syllabus.
- Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
- Session Hijacking
- .NET Deserialization
- Data Exfiltration
- Bypassing File Extension Filters
- Magic Hashes
- PostgreSQL Extension and User Defined Functions
- Bypassing REGEX restrictions
- Cross-Site Request Forgery
- Type Juggling
- Blind SQL Injection
- Bypassing File Upload Restrictions
- Loose Comparisons
- Bypassing Character Restrictions
- PostgreSQL Large Objects
- Debugging .NET Assemblies
Course Prerequisites
Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation has the following prerequisites:
- Familiarity with web application attack vectors, theory, and practice
- Familiarity with Linux in general, file permissions, navigation, editing, and running scripts
- Ability to write simple Python / Perl / PHP / Bash scripts
- Experience with web proxies, such as Burp Suite and similar tools
What competencies will you gain?
- Performing advanced web app source code auditing
- Analyzing code, writing scripts, and exploiting web vulnerabilities
- Implementing multi-step, chained attacks using multiple vulnerabilities
- Using creative and lateral thinking to achieve expanded view of standard vectors
- Thinking outside the box to determine innovative ways of exploiting web vulnerabilities
Supporting your Online Journey
- 6-hour video series
- 270-page course guide
- Active student forums
- Access to virtual lab environment
Course Pricing
Packages |
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AWAE + 30 days Lab access + OSWE Exam Certification Fee | USD |
AWAE + 60 days Lab access + OSWE Exam Certification Fee | USD 1600.00 |
AWAE + 90 days Lab access + OSWE Exam Certification Fee | USD 1800.00 |
OSWE Certification Exam Retake Fee | USD 200.00 |
Lab Extensions |
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AWAE Lab access – extension of 90 days | USD 900.00 |
AWAE Lab access – extension of 60 days | USD 700.00 |
AWAE Lab access – extension of 30 days | USD 500.00 |
AWAE Lab access – extension of 15 days | USD 300.00 |