• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Security is all about defense in depth: applying layer upon layer of security controls such that any one single failure does not lead to a compromise of the application. One layer is the browser itself, which is becoming increasingly intelligent when implementing defenses. Security headers are a way of telling the browser how a website may behave when it's loaded into the client, providing numerous defenses against a variety of attacks. This course walks through essential security headers that provide a greater level of defense for web applications. Students will review how they're intended to work, what attacks they protect against, and how to implement them in your website.

Learning Objectives

  • Browser Security Headers
  • HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
  • HTTP Public Key Pinning (HPKP)
  • Content Security Policy (CSP)
  • Tools for Working with Browser Headers

    Framework Connections

    The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

    Specialty Areas

    • Software Development

    Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.