Shielding Your Website: A Multi-Layered Approach to Security
What you'll learn
- How to implement strong passwords as the first line of defence against cyber threats. The importance of choosing a reputable web host
- The Significance of website encryption, vulnerability scanning, and real-time monitoring to prevent cyber threats.
- Why regular website updates and backups are crucial for maintaining security and disaster recovery.
- How multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) help protect websites from attacks.
- The significance of enforcing user roles and permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
- The importance of using secure payment gateways and avoiding the storage of confidential data online to minimize risks.
- Tow to empower users with cybersecurity awareness to create a safer website environment.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills and General knowledge of Information Technology concepts
Description
In today’s digital landscape, website security is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and a single vulnerability can compromise your website, damage your reputation, and lead to significant financial losses. This comprehensive course, Shielding Your Website: A Multi-Layered Approach to Security, is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect your website from potential threats using a robust, multi-layered strategy.
This course explores multiple layers of security, starting with the basics—implementing strong passwords and selecting a reputable web host—to more advanced techniques such as website encryption, vulnerability scanning, and real-time monitoring.
We emphasize the importance of regular website updates to patch security flaws and highlight the critical role of website backups in disaster recovery. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection, while Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) help shield websites from attacks like DDoS. Managing user roles and permissions ensures that only authorized individuals can access sensitive areas, reducing the risk of insider threats.
Additionally, we’ll explore the significance of Secure Payment Gateways and why you should Avoid Storing Confidential Data on your website. Finally, the course emphasizes Empowering Users to become proactive participants in maintaining website security.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to fortify your website against cyber threats effectively.
Who this course is for:
- Students, Businessmen and general public
Instructor
- 4.3 Instructor Rating
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- 211,773 Students
- 157 Courses
Parminder Singh has worked as a legal officer and branch manager with an insurance company owned by the government of India. Partner Puneet has also worked with a government department. Both of them took voluntary retirement and have started providing online education to students. They take pride in providing quality educational services and their aim is to ensure that the students are able to understand each and every question in an easy way. Their goal is to help the leaders of tomorrow learn to succeed today.