How to Stop Man-in-the-Middle and Downgrade Attacks in Your Apps

A cornerstone of application security is securing communications over untrusted networks. During this course, students will learn how adversaries can gain access to other users' communications through a variety of techniques, and prevention strategies. The course covers specific topics ranging from the SSL/TLS certificate authority system, to secure web session management and mobile communications security. Knowledge of how to conduct simulated man-in-the-middle attacks to empirically test SSL/TLS certificate validation will unfold in realistic scenarios. Upon completion, scholars have a thorough understanding of techniques to prevent interception and make applications more secure.