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XSSer demo: How to use open source penetration testing tools

In this video demo, learn how to use XSSer, open source penetration testing tools for detecting various Web application flaws and exploiting cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities against applications.

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  • Peter Giannoulis, Contributor

Cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws can lead to serious security incidents, so detecting them before black hats do is essential to keeping the enterprise network safe.

In this video demo, learn how to use XSSer, open source penetration testing tools capable of detecting various Web application flaws and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

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About the presenter:
Peter Giannoulis, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GCFW, GREM, CISSP, is an information security consultant in Toronto, Ontario. He currently maintains The Academy Pro, which provides streaming video for enterprises and consumers on how to configure and troubleshoot many of today's top security products. He also serves as a technical director for GIAC.


This was last published in September 2010

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