What You'll Learn
- Implementing defense-in-depth strategies to enhance overall security
- Recognizing common vulnerabilities in software development and mitigating them
- Identifying and preventing buffer overflow attacks
- Writing secure APIs to protect against unauthorized access and data leaks
- Configuring secure default settings for applications and systems
- Analyzing and responding to potential security breaches
- Utilizing secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices in project workflows
- Monitoring and auditing logs for suspicious activity
- Employing principle of least privilege to restrict access effectively
- Securing third-party libraries and managing dependencies responsibly
- Understanding cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and how to mitigate it
- Designing secure error handling and logging mechanisms
- Avoiding common pitfalls in hardcoded credentials and sensitive data exposure
- Ensuring security in microservices architectures
- Safeguarding containers and implementing secure DevOps practices
- Evaluating risks in third-party integrations and supply chain attacks
- Configuring secure cryptographic protocols (e.g., TLS) for data in transit
- Implementing secure password storage techniques (e.g., hashing, salting)
- Conducting static and dynamic code analysis for security flaws
- Building threat models to identify potential attack vectors
- Applying patch management strategies to reduce vulnerabilities
- Managing secrets securely using vaults and key management tools
- Designing security-conscious user interfaces to minimize user-driven errors
- Protecting against insecure deserialization attacks
- Establishing secure policies for mobile device management (MDM)
- Understanding and complying with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Identifying phishing and social engineering tactics to prevent insider threats
- Securing legacy systems while planning for modernization
- Performing risk assessments and developing mitigation plans
- Educating team members and stakeholders on security best practices
Requirements
- No prior cybersecurity experience required—this course starts with the basics and builds up
- Understanding of fundamental web technologies (e.g., HTTP, APIs)
- Familiarity with database concepts
- A general understanding of how software applications work (e.g., client-server architecture)
- Interest in learning secure coding practices and cybersecurity concepts
- Basic programming knowledge (familiarity with any programming language is sufficient)
Who This Course is For
- Anyone Curious About Cybersecurity: With an interest in learning actionable skills to protect digital systems and data
- IT Professionals: Seeking to strengthen their understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Software Developers: Looking to integrate secure coding practices into their workflows and build resilient applications
- Cloud and Mobile Developers: Who need to address specific security challenges in modern application development
- Beginner Programmers: Who want to start their careers with a strong foundation in secure development
- Cybersecurity Enthusiasts: Interested in learning how to identify and prevent common vulnerabilities in software
- QA Engineers: Who need to test applications for security issues and ensure compliance with best practices
- System Architects: Focused on designing secure, scalable, and robust systems
- Product Managers and Tech Leads: Wanting to understand security concepts to guide their teams effectively
- Freelance Developers and Entrepreneurs: Building their own software or managing projects and seeking to minimize security risks
Your Instructor
Andrii Piatakha
Founder and CEO in IT-Bulls, Founder of Learn-IT University
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