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Defending Node Applications from SQL Injection, XSS, & CSRF Attacks
Learn how to protect Node.js Applications from SQL Injection, CSRF, & XSS Attacks, JavaScript safety practices, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary2 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Defending Node Applications from SQL Injection, XSS, & CSRF Attacks:- Learn Node.js
About this course
Web applications are constantly under threat. From malicious threat actors to curious teenagers, malicious code or hacking attempts are coming from every angle. Using the OWASP Top 10’s list of the most critical security risks to web applications as a guide, you can protect your users, and yourself, from threats to your Node.js applications.
Syllabus
3 lessons • 3 projects • 5 quizzesProjects in this course
- Project
Codey's Confectionery: Preventing SQL Injection Attacks
Practice using prepared statements and form validation to prevent SQL injection attacks. - Project
Restreview: Preventing Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
Secure an Express application from Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks! - Project
Trey Coding: Defensive Coding in JavaScript
Review defensive techniques in JavaScript coding by fixing some vulnerable code!
Meet the creator of the course
Sarai Fernandez
Computer Science Domain Manager at Codecademy Reviews from learners
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- Article
Web Application Attacks
In this article, we go over attacks against web applications. - Article
What is Node?
Learn about Node.js, a JavaScript runtime for building server-side or desktop applications. - Article
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Learn how to download Node on your local machine, so you can use the powerful Node.js runtime from your own computer.
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