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OWASP Top 10: Vulnerable and Outdated Components

Learn about vulnerable and outdated components, what they are, and how to prevent them.

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    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
    <1 hour

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

OWASP Top 10: Vulnerable and Outdated Components covers the sixth of the 2021 OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks. When using libraries or components, it’s important to look into your desired tools to ensure they aren’t introducing unwanted risks into your systems. In this course, we will explore vulnerable and outdated components and learn how to identify and prevent them from our system.

Skills you'll gain

  • Identify vulnerable components

  • Remediate outdated components

  • Report compromised components

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