Foundations of Computer Security

"Building the Digital Fort Knox: Master the Pillars of Cybersecurity to Safeguard Your Data and Privacy in the Digital Age!"

About the course

Gain a solid understanding of computer security with this practical course. Learn to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats, understand encryption and hashing algorithms, and apply best practices for securing web applications. Use tools like OWASP ZAP for penetration testing and apply cryptographic techniques to ensure data integrity and system security.

Syllabus

Course Outcomes

Understand various types of cybersecurity threats and attacks, learning to identify potential vulnerabilities within systems and applications.

Learn various authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Understand the basics of cryptography, encryption, and hashing algorithms, applying these concepts to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Learn best practices for securing web applications, including secure coding practices, input validation, and session management to protect against common web vulnerabilities.

Acquire skills in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify and reduce security risks.

Approach

Students can learn and experiment with popular security and penetration testing tools such as OWASP ZAP to understand how to identify vulnerabilities.

Use concepts learned to make previous applications secure.

Practice implementing encryption and hashing in projects using cryptographic libraries and APIs available in their preferred programming languages.

What you'll learn

Built for Novices

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Create a habit

Pick up a new skill and learn why practice makes perfect.

Learn with the best

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Discover your niche

Learn what makes you tick and how you can use it to your benefit.

Learn from a band of experts

Get access to guest lectures and mentorship by industry leaders.

Explore a new frontier

Want to push the limits of what you can do? Gain the opportunity to become an expert.

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