In this Specialization, we will investigate, prevent, and resolve JavaScript-related attacks and learn how to build safer JavaScript applications. JavaScript is a fundamental technology for building web applications and is also popular for building server-side, desktop, and even mobile applications. Most of this learning Specialization will cover front-end JavaScript; however, we will also consider Node.js. After completing this Specialization, you will understand the diverse threats and protections of the JavaScript world.
JavaScript Security Specialization
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JavaScript Security Specialization
Launch your career in JavaScript Security. Master strategies to investigate, prevent and resolve JavaScript-related attacks and learn how to build safer applications.
Instructor: Vladimir de Turckheim
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4.5
(99 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
XSS and remote code execution.
Regular expressions.
CSRF and browser security.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Package and Software Management
- Javascript
- Security Testing
- Serverless Computing
- Application Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Authentications
- Cloud Services
- Cloud Platforms
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Management Framework
- Web Development
- Dependency Analysis
- Cryptography
- Cloud Security
- Secure Coding
- Infrastructure Security
- Threat Modeling
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Taught in English
9 practice exercises
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Javascript
Category: Node.JS
Category: Authentications
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Cryptography
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Application Security
Category: Web Applications
What you'll learn
XSS and Javascript Remote Code Execution.
CSRF and Browser Security.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Application Security
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Java Programming
Category: Web Applications
Category: Node.JS
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: Javascript
Category: Web Development
What you'll learn
Expressions
Prototype Pollution
Ecosystem Modules (npm) and Supply Chain
Skills you'll gain
Category: Application Security
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Security Testing
Category: GitHub
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Javascript
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Node.JS
What you'll learn
Serverless Javascript
Web Developer Desktop Security.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Web Applications
Category: Node.JS
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Javascript
Category: Application Security
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