Laravel Additional Security from Coursera

This course focuses on ways to keep your Laravel database secure. It starts with supporting request and response security. First, we’ll discuss how Laravel supports semantic request verbs while still being compatible with browsers. Then, tools to protect against cross-site request forgery and cross-site scripting protection are examined. Then it describes the best practices for applying specific security-related headers to responses are reviewed.

We then move on to the two types of scanning tools that can be used on a Laravel application: developer code-scanning tools and hacker attack tools. In this course, we talk about what tools you should run to scan your code and configuration for security holes and vectors of attack. Additionally, we discuss other tools that a bad actor might use against your website, so you can learn to use them against yourself first and protect yourself proactively.

This course also covers two ways of interacting with bad actors: honeypots and tripwires. Tripwires, functionality that matches a specific restricted access and then actively alerts or blocks access, are discussed and demonstrated. Honeypots, functionality attached to the app to monitor suspected bad activity and report on it later, are also reviewed.

Closing out this learning path, we’ll talk about what next steps to take to secure your Laravel application and stay connected with the community. You’ll learn how to stay in the know and see what new security weaknesses are out there and whether you’re affected.

e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.

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Additional Security in Laravel

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides tips for keeping Laravel applications safe

Suitable for beginners interested in Laravel security

Covers essential security concepts for web applications

Taught by Aaron Saray, an experienced instructor

Includes hands-on exercises and real-world examples

May require some prior knowledge of Laravel

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Laravel Additional Security with these activities:

Review common Laravel security vulnerabilities

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Strengthen your understanding of the potential security risks associated with Laravel by reviewing the most common vulnerabilities.

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Refer to the official Laravel documentation or security advisories
Read articles, blog posts, or watch videos on Laravel security vulnerabilities

Review Laravel basics

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Brush up on the fundamentals of Laravel to strengthen your understanding of the framework before starting the course.

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Revisit the Laravel documentation
Set up a new Laravel project
Review the routing system
Examine the model-view-controller architecture

Complete Laravel security challenges

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Put your Laravel security knowledge to the test by practicing with a collection of challenges that cover different security vulnerabilities.

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Find a platform offering Laravel security challenges
Start solving challenges
Learn from your mistakes and successes

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Follow tutorials on Laravel security incident management

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Enhance your ability to respond to security incidents effectively by following tutorials that provide step-by-step guidance.

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Identify reputable resources for Laravel security incident management tutorials
Select tutorials that match your level of experience
Follow the tutorials diligently, taking notes of key concepts

Write a blog post on Laravel security best practices

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Consolidate your understanding of Laravel security by sharing your knowledge with others. Write a blog post that covers the key security practices.

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Research Laravel security best practices
Create an outline for your blog post
Write the content, providing clear examples and explanations
Publish your blog post on a relevant platform

Mentor a junior developer on Laravel security

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Deepen your understanding of Laravel security while supporting the growth of others by mentoring a junior developer.

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Reach out to junior developers who express interest in Laravel security
Establish regular meetings to provide guidance and support
Share resources, best practices, and real-world examples

Career center

Learners who complete Laravel Additional Security will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Software Engineers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help protect software systems from data breaches and other security threats. This course is particularly relevant to Software Engineers who are responsible for developing secure software applications.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators design, implement, and maintain databases. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Database Administrators. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help protect databases from data breaches and other security threats. This course is particularly relevant to Database Administrators who are responsible for securing web applications.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Web Developers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help protect websites from data breaches and other security threats. This course is particularly relevant to Web Developers who are responsible for developing secure web applications.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Information Security Analysts. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help protect organizations from data breaches and other security threats. This course is particularly relevant to Information Security Analysts who are responsible for securing web applications.

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DevOps Engineer

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Network Engineers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help protect networks from data breaches and other security threats. This course is particularly relevant to Network Engineers who are responsible for securing web applications.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Cybersecurity Analysts. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants help organizations identify and mitigate security risks. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Security Consultants. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Penetration Testers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security architectures for organizations. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Security Architects. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Ethical Hacker

Ethical Hackers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems with the permission of the owner. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Ethical Hackers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Security Researchers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Security Manager

Security Managers oversee the security of organizations. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Security Managers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Computer Forensic Analyst

Computer Forensic Analysts investigate computer crimes. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Computer Forensic Analysts. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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Information Security Officer

Information Security Officers are responsible for the security of an organization's information systems. This course provides a strong foundation in Laravel security, which is a key skill for Information Security Officers. By understanding how to secure Laravel applications, you can help organizations protect their web applications from data breaches and other security threats.

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