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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Web Applications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Programming Interface (API), Exploitation techniques, Web Servers, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Communication Systems, Web Servers, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment

    4.1 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON

    4.4 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, C and C++, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Encryption, Digital Forensics, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Application Security, Secure Coding, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Dependency Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Compliance Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Security Testing, Application Security, Hardening, Data Security, Data Access, Exploitation techniques, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Data Validation, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    SQL Injection and Advanced Web Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Structures

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular web security courses

  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
  • Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks: John Wiley & Sons
  • Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response: John Wiley & Sons
  • Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials: Coursera
  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET: Packt

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