Web Security (S111)

Web Security offers an introduction to the computer security concepts important to those who develop web applications or supervise those who do. Students will learn the basics of secure coding, prevention of buffer overflow attacks, secure database integration as well as relevant legal/privacy issues. The course is taught in a platform-independent manner so that students using any technology will benefit.

Outline

Week 1: Principles of Information Security

Explain the elements of the CIA Triad
Explain how the rule of least privilege applies to web security
Understand how common security devices may be combined to enhance security
Know the proper placement of web servers in various security scenarios

Week 2: Malicious Code and Other Nasties

Understand the risk posed by various malicious code objects
Design a comprehensive defense against those threats
Explain the special risks that denial of service and buffer overflow attacks pose to web applications

Week 3: Secure Web Development Practices

Perform parameter checking to protect against buffer overflow attacks
Implement change control processes to reduce risk
Design a strong logging/auditing policy

Week 4: Secure Database Integration

Explain the risks posed by inference and SQL injection attacks
Develop a defensive posture against those issues
Build web applications that securely integrate with back-end databases

Week 5: Introduction to Cryptography

Explain the difference between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
Implement a secure website using HTTPS and SSL
Understand the issues surrounding web cryptography

Week 6: Privacy and Legal Issues

Understand the various laws and regulations that apply to websites
Write a privacy policy for your organization
Explain the impact of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
Understand the safe harbor provisions of the COPPA

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of web development techniques on any platform is a requirement. Basic familiarity with databases is desirable but not mandatory.

Requirements

This course has no specific software or hardware requirements.

Books:
Required Book:	Information Security Illuminated
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$180.00

Item No.:

S111

Instructor:

Open Position

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

Instructor's Profile

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Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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