This course covers essential web security concepts and secure coding practices. You’ll learn to identify common vulnerabilities, implement protection techniques, and leverage Microsoft Copilot to detect and fix security issues in web applications.
Web Application Security
Web Application Security
This course is part of Microsoft Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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28 hours to complete
3 weeks at 9 hours a week
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22 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will explore the most prevalent security vulnerabilities in web applications and their potential impact. You’ll learn how attacks such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploit security flaws, compromising data integrity and user privacy. Through real-world examples, you’ll analyze how these threats manifest and the consequences they can have on web applications. By the end of this module, you’ll have a deeper understanding of these vulnerabilities and the critical need for secure coding practices to mitigate risks.
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23 videos11 readings10 assignments1 ungraded lab
In this module, you will learn the fundamental principles of secure coding and how they help protect web applications from common security threats. You'll explore techniques for input validation, output encoding, and data sanitization to prevent malicious attacks. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into best practices for authentication, authorization, and secure data storage and transmission. By the end of this module, you’ll understand how to implement security-focused development practices that strengthen application defenses and safeguard user data.
What's included
13 videos9 readings6 assignments4 ungraded labs
In this module, you will discover how Microsoft Copilot can assist in detecting and mitigating security vulnerabilities in web applications. You’ll learn how to leverage Copilot’s AI-powered capabilities to identify security flaws in code, apply fixes, and reinforce secure coding best practices. Additionally, you’ll explore how Copilot can be integrated into a comprehensive security review process to enhance application security. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to use Microsoft Copilot as a valuable tool in securing web applications against potential threats.
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10 videos8 readings6 assignments4 ungraded labs
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