In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, web security stands as a critical priority. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is surging. Our Web Security course offers you the opportunity to dive deep into the mechanics of how the web operates, equipping you with the knowledge to identify and understand potential vulnerabilities. You will explore various website attack techniques, gaining insights into the minds of cyber attackers. More importantly, you will learn essential measures to bolster web security, ensuring that you can protect digital assets effectively. This course is designed to enhance your skill set in a field that promises significant career opportunities and growth. Embrace the chance to become a pivotal player in safeguarding online environments.
Web security
This Web Security course is designed for IT professionals and graduates seeking to enhance or update their knowledge in web security. Ideal for individuals interested in understanding how the web operates, learning about web security principles, identifying website attack techniques, and implementing measures to improve web security, this course offers valuable insights without being overly complex.
40 hours
Ciberseguridad
Course objectives
- To understand how the web functions to identify potential security risks.
- To learn to recognise and describe common web security vulnerabilities.
- To identify various website attack techniques and their potential impacts.
- To analyse measures to enhance web security and protect data integrity.
- To develop strategies to mitigate risks from common web attacks.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of different web security measures.
- To apply web security principles to real-world scenarios and case studies.
What does it prepare you for?
This Web Security course equips you to understand the intricacies of how the web functions, enabling you to identify and analyse potential security threats. You will learn to recognise various website attack techniques and implement effective measures to enhance web security. By the end of the course, you'll be adept at safeguarding digital environments, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats, and maintaining secure web operations.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. HOW THE WEB WORKS
Introduction
HTTP and HTTPS protocols
Domains and DNS
Servers
Ports and other protocols
UNIT 2. WEB SECURITY
Types of web threats
Targets (I)
Targets (II)
Targets (III)
Targets (IV)
UNIT 3. WEBSITE ATTACK TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
SQL Injection
Loss of authentication
Other vulnerabilities
UNIT 4. MEASURES TO IMPROVE WEB SECURITY
Secure server
Apache (I) Security
Apache (II) Security
NGINX
Other measures