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Programming Foundations: Web Security

With Kevin Skoglund Liked by 152 users
Duration: 2h 11m Skill level: Beginner Released: 8/2/2023

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Course details

Security is a paramount concern when you’re developing websites, but what motivates hackers, what are their most common methods of attack, and most importantly, what can you do to foil their efforts? In this course, instructor Kevin Skoglund details the techniques and mindset that you need to craft solutions for these web security challenges. Learn the eight fundamental principles that underlie all security efforts, the importance of filtering input and controlling output, and how to defend against the most common types of attack. This course can help you, as a developer, to secure your clients’ websites, and offers a great introduction for anyone who wants to learn more about web security.

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4.8 out of 5

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  • Laura Vara Laura Vara

    Laura Vara

    🌟Emerging UX/UI Designer | Web Developer | Data Analyst | LiT | Rewriting the Code |📍CO, USA | Fluently Bilingual English/Spanish - Translator &…

    5/5 March 30, 2025
    This course is very well made. It's clear, and has great examples. I've learned a lot.
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  • Gabriel Omar Suvia Avila Gabriel Omar Suvia Avila

    Gabriel Omar Suvia Avila

    Full Stack Developer

    4/5 March 24, 2025
    yes , it was excellent course
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  • Emmanuel Metrillo Emmanuel Metrillo

    Emmanuel Metrillo

    Former Application System Engineer/Consultant at Fujitsu

    5/5 January 6, 2025
    Tts good, yes it this is highly recommended
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  • Test your knowledge 4 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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