OWASP Top 10 & Common Attack Vectors with Java (1-5)

Overview

This learning path introduces new graduates to web application security through OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (1–5). Using Java, learners practice identifying and fixing common security issues in a simple web app to build strong, practical skills.

What you'll learn

Enforce access restrictions through input verification and role-based authorization checks
Protect passwords, secrets, and sensitive information with appropriate cryptographic practices
Prevent injection attacks with parameterized queries, sanitization, validation, and safe command execution
Analyze insecure design choices in credential recovery, business logic, and audit trails
Identify security misconfigurations that expose application data or functionality
Apply secure coding patterns to remediate vulnerabilities in Java web applications

Skills you'll practise

Access Controls Java Web Start Java (Programming Language)Web Application Security Authorization (Computing)Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)Cryptography

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $65). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Basic proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and foundational web development concepts (such as REST APIs).

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