Learning About Security on the Web
The Learning About Security on the Web course looks closely at specific techniques for securing electronic
transmissions. These include digital certification, the use of tools to enhance
course begins by describing the concept behind digital signatures and how they
can be applied in electronic transactions. Then students learn about concerns related
to browser security, with a focus on concerns with the use of cookies and
JavaScript technology as well as the security measures built into the Java programming language.
Students review common points of
attack on web sites and hosts, with a discussion of precautions
that can aid in protecting sites and users. Finally, the course covers secure
web services and how to restrict access to users through file permissions and
server security features.
This course uses animations to demonstrate some of the concepts
covered. Depending on the capabilities and settings of your browser, these
animations will appear either in a simple version without audio narration or
in a more detailed Macromedia Flash version with audio. For viewers
using Netscape Navigator, your browser automatically delivers the
Macromedia Flash version if your system supports this. Viewers using Internet
Explorer will initially see the simple version, but may choose to view the
more detailed Macromedia Flash animation with audio instead. The next
animation viewed reflects their last choice.
Course length: 3-4 hours
Course ID:
WI-3601-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
| Price:
$US
135.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who can benefit |
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Students who can benefit from this course are system administrators and individuals interested in assessing, protecting, and responding to attacks on Internet privacy.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
Use a web browserUnderstand the basics of the Internet and its architecture
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Manipulate Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) forms using JavaScript technology event handlersDescribe the concept behind digital signatures and how they can be applied in electronic transactionsSet cookies in web browsers to gather information from usersUnderstand common points of attack on web sites and hostsRestrict access to users through file permissions and server security features
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Related Courses |
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Before: WI-3600: Basics of Security and CryptographyAfter: WI-3602: Developing Secure Web ApplicationsAfter: WI-3603: Applying Secure Commerce Concepts |
