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Building Safer JavaScript Applications

Explore JavaScript web application security to mitigate vulnerabilities, handle user input, securely store and transmit data, and understand HTTP and API security. Gain insights for interviews and practice assessments.

Beginner

24 Lessons

5h

Certificate of Completion

Explore JavaScript web application security to mitigate vulnerabilities, handle user input, securely store and transmit data, and understand HTTP and API security. Gain insights for interviews and practice assessments.
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Course Overview

JavaScript is one of the most popular and in-demand programming languages today and its usage shows no signs of slowing down. If you use JavaScript for either the backend or frontend, it is crucial to have a firm understanding of web application security in order to keep our users safe. In this course, you’ll learn how to mitigate the most common JavaScript vulnerabilities and attacks. For example, you will learn why user-provided input should be treated with caution. Then, you’ll see how to safely store s...Show More
JavaScript is one of the most popular and in-demand programming languages today and its usage shows no signs of slowing down. If you use JavaScript for either the backend or frontend, it is crucial to have a firm understanding of web application security i...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Javascript

Api Development

React.js

Html Elements

Sql

Web Api

Web Frameworks

What You'll Learn

A deep understanding of properly handling user-provided data
The ability to prevent common attacks like XSS, SQL injection, CSRF and clickjacking
Working knowledge of how to store and transmit sensitive data
Familiarity with HTTP and API security best practices
Hands-on experience using modern security techniques including Content Security Policy (CSP) and Subresource Integrity (SRI)
A deep understanding of properly handling user-provided data

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

3 Lessons

Get familiar with JavaScript security, its challenges, and OWASP principles for web applications.

2.

Common Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Preventions

7 Lessons

Unpack the core of preventing JavaScript vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL injection, and outdated components.

3.

Sensitive Data Exposure

6 Lessons

Examine techniques to safeguard sensitive data, from encryption to secure handling of cookies and iframes.

6.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

Map out the steps for enhancing JavaScript security and utilizing essential tools.

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