Essential Security Practices for Web Applications

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, securing web applications has become more crucial than ever. This course is tailored for developers, security professionals, and IT administrators who aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best security practices for web applications. With real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and concrete examples, you’ll learn how to identify security vulnerabilities, implement effective controls, and safeguard applications against cyber threats.

Throughout the course, you’ll delve into fundamental web application security concepts and common attack vectors. You’ll master techniques for identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. Secure authentication and authorization methods will be covered, including OAuth, JWT, and MFA, ensuring that your applications are protected from unauthorized access and data breaches. Additionally, we’ll explore data encryption, secure storage practices, and the integration of security within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to minimize risks.

By the end of the course, you will have acquired the skills necessary to develop, test, and deploy secure web applications that align with industry security standards. This knowledge not only enhances your personal development but also contributes to creating a safer digital environment for users and organizations alike.

What you will learn:

• Understand the fundamentals of web application security and its importance
• 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
• Securely encrypt and store sensitive data and user credentials
• Ensure APIs are secured by applying good REST security practices
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to discover security flaws
• Implement security measures in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Learn about the major threats from the OWASP Top 10 and how to mitigate them
• Apply secure session management to prevent session hijacking and fixation
• Implement secure error handling and logging without exposing sensitive information
• Analyze real cybersecurity incidents and apply lessons learned
• Develop a security-focused mindset to create resilient applications against attacks

Course Content:

• Sections: 3
• Lectures: 40
• Duration: 12h 26m

Requirements:

• Basic programming knowledge, preferably in Java or another object-oriented language
• Familiarity with web development concepts, such as HTTP requests, APIs, and client-server architecture
• Understanding 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, such as 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 against attacks
• No prior cybersecurity experience is required, but a general understanding of software security concepts is beneficial.

Who is it for?

• Web developers looking to enhance the security of their applications
• Software engineers aiming to integrate security best practices into their development workflow
• Cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers interested in securing web applications and APIs
• DevOps engineers responsible for security in CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments
• IT administrators and systems architects managing web application security
• QA engineers and security testers needing to identify and prevent vulnerabilities in applications
• Students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals seeking practical experience in secure coding
• Project managers and technical leads overseeing software development and security compliance
• Anyone interested in cybersecurity wanting to learn how to protect applications against real threats.

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