Identifying Security Vulnerabilities
Master application security fundamentals: threat modeling, cryptography, and vulnerability assessment techniques.
Master application security fundamentals: threat modeling, cryptography, and vulnerability assessment techniques.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Secure Coding Practices Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create and evaluate threat models using STRIDE method
Implement secure authentication and session management
Identify and prevent common injection vulnerabilities
Protect sensitive data and implement secure password storage
Apply OWASP security controls
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This course includes:
4.5 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers fundamental concepts in secure programming, including threat modeling, cryptography, and vulnerability assessment. Students learn to identify and mitigate common security vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and authentication weaknesses. The curriculum includes hands-on practice with WebGoat, allowing students to safely explore and exploit real security vulnerabilities.
Foundational Topics in Secure Programming
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Injection Problems
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Problems Arising From Broken Authentication
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Sensitive Data Exposure Problems
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Offensive Security Engineer at Fastly and Advocate for Cybersecurity Education
Sandra Escandor-O'Keefe is an Offensive Security Engineer at Fastly, where she plays a crucial role in conducting security reviews for the company's core infrastructure. Her work involves analyzing network designs to ensure that Fastly can provide a secure edge for some of the largest online platforms globally. With a background as a software developer specializing in system-level software development using C/C++, Sandra brings a wealth of technical expertise to her current position. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from McMaster University and is passionate about enhancing security practices within the tech industry.In addition to her engineering role, Sandra is dedicated to education and knowledge sharing. She teaches the course "Identifying Security Vulnerabilities" on Coursera, aimed at helping learners understand and address security challenges in software systems. Outside of her professional life, Sandra enjoys running, gardening, and playing strategy board games, and she resides in the beautiful climate of Newfoundland, Canada.
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