Hi folks
How easy is to switch from network security to cybersecurity especially web application security.

I have 8 years of experience in network and security

Just started learning Owasp topics.
Plesse share some tips for a smooth transition

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Yep it's easy, learna bout OWASP and if possible set up DVWA, and juiceshop on your PC.

These are vulnerable web applications that are used to lesrn different types of application attacks.

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Thanks bro

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OWASP is enough. Try to get knowledge about the older 2 versions also.

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Having practical knowledge on OWASP top 10 Vulnerabilities is something expected. So practice from Portswigger, Hack The Box and Tryhackme. Apart from Web Goat.

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