Application & Network Security Course
Application & Network Security Essentials
Learn the essentials of application, web, network, and infrastructure security. Join this Network Security Course to build skills in secure coding, spotting vulnerabilities, firewall use, and intrusion detection.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction to Security and Networks
4 items
0.10 hr
- Learning Objectives
- Importance to Cyber Security and Networks
- Types of Security
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Application Security
8 items
0.53 hr
- Developing Secure Applications - Agenda
- Developing Secure Applications - Introduction
- Secure Development Lifecycle
- Common Application Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Secure Coding - Principles and Assets
- Application Security Design and Development
- Development - Implementation and Design
- Application Security Analysis
Web Security
9 items
1.10 hr
- Web Application Architecture
- Cross-site Scripting
- Cross Site Request Forgery
- SQL Injection
- SQL Injection Example
- Command Injection
- Injection and Broken Authentication
- Session Hijacking
- XML External Entity Injection
Network Security
13 items
2.38 hr
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Three Tier Architecture
- Firewalls & Unified Threat Management Introduction
- Introduction to Firewall
- Stateful Firewall
- Stateless Firewall
- Firewall Policies
- Unified Threat Management
- Web Application Firewall
- Load Balancers
- Proxy
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Overview of VPN Types
Infrastructure Security
3 items
0.10 hr
- Secure Infrastructure Design and its Principles
- Network segmentation
- Learning Outcomes
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Secure Application Development and Network Security Simulation
- In this project, you will develop a simple web application and simulate the implementation of security measures related to application and network security. You will explore common vulnerabilities, apply best security practices, and design a secure architecture. By the end of the project, you will gain practical experience in securing applications and networks while understanding how to address cybersecurity threats effectively.
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Aniket Amdekar
General Manager - Cyber Defence Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enroll in this Application Security and Network Security course?
This network security training is designed for beginners, students, and IT professionals who want to build a foundation in cybersecurity, network protection, and application security practices.
What will I learn in this application and web security training?
After this course, you will learn secure coding principles, web application security, common attack types, firewall and intrusion detection, and infrastructure security design. The course covers both theory and practical implementation.
What would I know after this network security course online?
Principles of secure coding, web application security, types of attacks, firewall, intrusion detection, and infrastructure security design will be taught to you. The course covers both the theory and its application.
What practical skills will I gain from this security training course?
You will gain the ability to identify vulnerabilities, apply secure coding practices, configure firewall technologies, use intrusion detection systems, and design secure infrastructures.
Is this application and network security training course self-paced?
Yes, There are Video lessons, content pages, quizzes, and guided projects where you apply the concepts, which give a step-by-step approach to practical learning. You can learn at your own pace.
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