Beginner
8 hours 16 lessons
Cybersecurity Essentials for Developers
Learn how to build secure applications by understanding common vulnerabilities, safe patterns, and practical mitigation techniques aligned with OWASP guidance.
Security
OWASP
Threat Modeling
No payment required.
Syllabus
Module 1 · VIDEO
20 min
Security Mindset
Confidentiality, integrity, availability, and risk.
Module 2 · READING
30 min
OWASP Top 10 Overview
Key categories and examples of vulnerabilities.
Module 3 · VIDEO
35 min
AuthN and AuthZ
Safe session handling, JWT considerations, and least privilege.
Module 4 · QUIZ
15 min
Secure Inputs & Outputs
Validation, sanitization, encoding, and escaping.
Module 5 · VIDEO
25 min
Threat Modeling
Identify assets, threats, and mitigations.
Module 6 · PROJECT
60 min
Mini Project: Harden a Web App
Audit and improve a small app's security posture.
What you’ll learn
- Identify common web vulnerabilities
- Apply secure coding practices
- Implement authentication and authorization safely
- Perform basic threat modeling
Getting started
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