Dec 05, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

CPRG 312 - Web Security Fundamentals


Description
In this course, you’ll explore key principles and practices for developing secure web applications with a security-first mindset. You’ll examine web development with a focus on safeguarding against threats, analyzing and assessing security risks in web applications. You’ll get hands-on experience with secure authentication and authorization processes to minimize common vulnerabilities and use industry-standard tools to identify and address potential security weaknesses. You’ll conclude the course by exploring the ethical and legal considerations involved in web security, understanding the responsibilities and frameworks that guide the field.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 45 hours.


Prerequisites
 

  • CPRG 308
  • CPRG 309
  • CPRG 310