Data Security for Web Developers

Data Security for Web Developers

This course is part of Web Technologies and Security Specialization

Instructors: Chalece DeLaCoudray

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 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

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Web Applications

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

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.

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.