Course
Learn to Prevent Cross-Site Scripting with Node.js
Learn how to identify and prevent different types of Cross-Site Scripting attacks in Node.js apps.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Approx. 2 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn to Prevent Cross-Site Scripting with Node.js:- Learn Node.js
About this course
Identifying and preventing Cross-Site Scripting Attacks on Node.js applications is an important defense measure to prevent serious damage to systems and users. To protect a Node.js application from such vulnerability, it is important to learn how and where to identify the vulnerability and how to eradicate it to secure your system.
Skills you'll gain
Identify the different types of Cross-Site Scripting Attacks such as Stored XSS, Reflected XSS, and DOM-Based XSS.
Eradicate Cross-Site Scripting Attacks using protection strategies, data validation, and data sanitization.
Syllabus
1 lessons • 1 projects • 1 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Meet the creator of the course

Sarai Fernandez
Computer Science Domain Manager at Codecademy Reviews from learners
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