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Web Security Courses

Web security courses can help you learn about threat modeling, secure coding practices, penetration testing, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in vulnerability assessment, risk management, and implementing security protocols across various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Burp Suite for web application testing, and Metasploit for penetration testing, showing how these skills are applied in real-world security scenarios.


Popular Web Security Courses and Certifications


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    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Application Design, Exploitation techniques, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Server Side, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, System Monitoring, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Web Application Security Crash Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Access & Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Content Management Systems, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Management, Data Access, IT Security Architecture, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Social Media

    ★ 4.9 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cryptography

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, AI Security, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular web security courses

  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Web Application Security Crash Training: Simplilearn
  • Access & Security Management : Coursera
  • Information Security: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University

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