Data Security for Web Developers

Overview

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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.

Syllabus

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.

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.

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.