Free Udemy Course __ Information Security Crash Course: Quick Steps to Safety

Learn key cybersecurity principles, secure coding, data protection, encryption, and lots more to safeguard systems

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Information Security Crash Course: Quick Steps to Safety

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

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Andrii Piatakha

Founder and CEO in IT-Bulls, Founder of Learn-IT University

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