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.
Data Security for Web Developers
Data Security for Web Developers
This course is part of Web Technologies and Security Specialization
Instructors: Chalece DeLaCoudray
Sponsored by ITC-Infotech
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll 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
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Web Technologies and Security Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
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.
What's included
2 readings4 app items
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.
What's included
2 readings4 app items
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.
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2 readings4 app items
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