Introduction to Data Security Course (How To)

Keeping data and communications secure is one of the most important topics in development today. In this course, we'll look at common methods of protecting both of these areas.

What you'll learn

• Encryption
• Hashing
• End-to-end encryption

Concerns

Let's take a look at the areas you should consider for security. Attack surfaces, data transmission and storage, and more.

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• Security Is Putting Your Users First

  2:40

• Risk Assessment and Management

  3:11

• Hashing

  2:31

• Encryption

  3:17

• Review: Security Concerns

  8 questions

Solutions

Here are some practical techniques and advice for securing your data and communications.

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• Storing Passwords

  7:56

• Sensitive Data

  4:16

• Services

  3:44

• Communications

  2:38

• Access Control

  3:21

• Next Steps

  2:01

• Reflections

  1 objective

• Review: Introduction to Data Security

  6 questions