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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Angular, Ajax, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.7 (810) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Threat Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Databases, Security Software, Software Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Information Assurance, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Security Essentials for Modern Developers: Coursera
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery: Packt
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
  • Security-Driven Software Development: Packt
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance: CertNexus

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