Intermediate Topic 34 of 51 Security & Cryptography
OWASP Top Ten
Catalog of the most critical web application risks.
How it works
OWASP lists the most critical web risks: broken access control, cryptographic failures, injection, insecure design, misconfiguration, vulnerable components, auth failures, integrity failures, logging gaps and SSRF.
Where it is used
A checklist for web security training.
Common pitfall
It is a starting point, not a complete standard.
Where it fits in the course
OWASP Top Ten is topic 34 of 51 in Security & Cryptography, rated Intermediate. It follows Secure Coding. The next topic is Elliptic Curve Cryptography.
Practice and explore
- Open the interactive lesson, with a mini quiz.
- Take the Security & Cryptography quiz.
How to study this topic
- Read the explanation above and restate the definition in your own words.
- Open the interactive lesson and answer its mini quiz.
- Read the common pitfall, then write a short example that avoids it.
- Check your understanding in the Security & Cryptography quiz, and revisit the topic if you miss a question.
Frequently asked questions
What is OWASP Top Ten?
Catalog of the most critical web application risks. It belongs to Security & Cryptography and is an intermediate-level topic.
Where do people use OWASP Top Ten?
A checklist for web security training.
What is the most common mistake with OWASP Top Ten?
It is a starting point, not a complete standard.
What should I learn before this topic?
Start with Secure Coding, the topic just before it in Security & Cryptography.
How can I practice it?
Answer the mini quiz in the interactive lesson, then take the Security & Cryptography quiz.
Is OWASP Top Ten hard to learn?
It is an Intermediate topic. Be comfortable with the Beginner topics in this area first, then read the common pitfall carefully, since it is where most mistakes happen.
How long does it take to learn OWASP Top Ten?
Most learners can read the explanation and finish the interactive lesson in under an hour. Fluency comes from applying the idea, so plan a few short practice sessions with the quiz.
Which topics are related to OWASP Top Ten?
Secure Coding, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Penetration Testing are closely connected. The full list is in the related topics section of this page.
What should I study after OWASP Top Ten?
Continue with Elliptic Curve Cryptography, the next topic in Security & Cryptography.
Related topics
- Secure Coding (Security & Cryptography)
- Elliptic Curve Cryptography (Security & Cryptography)
- Penetration Testing (Security & Cryptography)
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs (Security & Cryptography)