This course is designed for novice learners looking to broader their knowledge of how to secure data for the web applications they have developed. The course starts with foundational ideas like SSL/TLS certificates, rules governing security like GDPR, and handling secrets. The second module is devoted to cryptography, while the third module covers access control.
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Course 3 of 4 in the Web Technologies and Security Specialization.
What You Will Learn
- Web security basics like certificates, handling secrets, and the role of legislation in security standards
- Hash, encrypt, and store passwords
- Control user access and secure a browser session
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Web Data Security Basics
This module covers the basics of security as it relates to the web. Topics include certificates, working with secrets, and laws governing how web applications must respect the security of their users.
WEEK 2
Cyptography
This module covers the basics of cryptography. Learn how to secure data through encryption and hashing. The module ends how to to properly store passwords.
WEEK 3
Access Control
This module introduces you to access control. Learn the differences between authentication and authorization, implementing multi-factor authentication, and how to secure a user's session in the browser.
