The final evaluation is designed to assess your understanding and application of the concepts covered in the OWASP course. This evaluation will consist of multiple-choice questions, practical exercises, and a case study analysis. The goal is to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of web application security principles and can apply OWASP guidelines and standards effectively.

This section will test your theoretical knowledge of the OWASP guidelines and standards. You will be asked to answer questions related to the following topics:

• Introduction to OWASP
• Main OWASP Projects
• OWASP Top Ten
• OWASP ASVS
• OWASP SAMM
• OWASP ZAP
• Best Practices and Recommendations

You will be given practical scenarios where you need to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and use OWASP tools such as ZAP. This section will test your ability to apply the knowledge gained throughout the course.

You will analyze a case study involving a security incident or a web application with security flaws. You will need to identify the issues, propose solutions, and outline a plan for improving security based on OWASP guidelines.

1. What is the primary goal of OWASP?

   • A) To develop web applications
   • B) To provide guidelines and standards for web application security
   • C) To sell security software
   • D) To create web development frameworks

   Answer: B) To provide guidelines and standards for web application security

2. Which of the following is NOT part of the OWASP Top Ten?

   • A) Injection
   • B) Broken Authentication
   • C) Secure Coding Practices
   • D) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

   Answer: C) Secure Coding Practices

Scenario: You are given a sample web application. Your task is to identify any security vulnerabilities using OWASP ZAP.

Steps:

1. Install and configure OWASP ZAP.
2. Run a vulnerability scan on the sample web application.
3. Identify at least three vulnerabilities and provide a brief description of each.

Solution:

1. Injection Vulnerability: Found in the login form where user input is not properly sanitized, allowing SQL injection attacks.
2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Detected in the comment section where user input is not properly escaped, allowing script injection.
3. Security Misconfiguration: The application is running with default settings, exposing sensitive information such as stack traces.

Scenario: A web application has suffered a data breach due to a security flaw. Your task is to analyze the incident, identify the root cause, and propose a remediation plan.

Steps:

1. Review the incident report and logs.
2. Identify the security flaw that led to the breach.
3. Propose a remediation plan based on OWASP guidelines.

Solution:

1. Incident Review: The breach occurred due to an unpatched vulnerability in a third-party library.
2. Root Cause: The application was using a component with known vulnerabilities (OWASP Top Ten A9).
3. Remediation Plan:
   • Update the third-party library to the latest version.
   • Implement a process for regular vulnerability scanning and patch management.
   • Educate the development team on the importance of using components with known vulnerabilities.

The final evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your knowledge and skills in web application security based on OWASP guidelines and standards. By completing this evaluation, you will demonstrate your ability to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and use OWASP tools effectively. Good luck!