Learn key security techniques to protect web applications from threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks with examples
Sub Category
- Software Engineering
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Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of web application security and why it is critical
- Identify and mitigate common security vulnerabilities in web applications
- Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth, JWT, and MFA
- Prevent SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Apply secure coding best practices to protect applications from threats
- Encrypt and securely store sensitive user data and credentials
- Secure APIs using REST security best practices
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security flaws
- Implement security measures in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Learn about the OWASP Top 10 security threats and how to mitigate them
- Perform secure session management to prevent session hijacking and fixation
- Implement secure error handling and logging without exposing sensitive data
- Analyze real-world cybersecurity incidents and apply lessons learned
- Develop a security-first mindset to build resilient and attack-resistant applications
Pre Requisites
- Familiarity with web development concepts, such as HTTP requests, APIs, and client-server architecture
- Understanding of database interactions, including SQL queries and database security best practices
- Some experience with authentication and authorization, such as login systems or user role management
- Ability to install and use development tools, including an IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse), a database (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and security testing tools
- A computer with internet access to follow along with practical exercises
- Willingness to learn about security threats and how to protect applications from attacks
- No prior cybersecurity experience is required, but a general understanding of software security concepts will be beneficial
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
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