Secure Coding in Python Django

🔐 Course Title: Secure Coding in Python Django

🚀 Course Headline: Identify Common Vulnerabilities and Secure Your Web Application with Python Django!

Welcome to the Course on Secure Coding in Python Django! 🐍🛡️

Dive into the world of web development security with our comprehensive course designed for both novices and seasoned professionals. In this course, we will delve into the intricacies of secure coding within the popular Python Django Framework. Our focus is on equipping you with the knowledge to protect your applications against the most prevalent attacks on the web, based on the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Course Overview:

• Understanding Web Technologies: Gain a solid foundation in the technologies that power the web.

• Python Basics: Learn Python's user-friendly syntax and how to apply it effectively.

• Django Essentials: Discover Django's architecture and efficient design for web applications.

• Web Vulnerabilities: Explore the OWASP Top 10 list of the most critical security risks and learn how to defend against them.

Course Highlights:

• Hands-On Labs with Kali Linux: Engage in practical exercises by acting as both an attacker and a defender.

• Whiteboarding Discussions: Participate in insightful discussions that help clarify complex concepts.

• Security Features in Django: Master built-in security features of Django to fortify your applications.

Who Should Take This Course? 👨‍💻👩‍💻

This course is ideal for:

• Python Programmers (Aspiring): If you're looking to enter the field of Python programming, this course will provide a secure coding foundation.

• Web App Django Specialist: Expand your expertise in Django with a focus on security.

• Web App Penetration Testers: Enhance your penetration testing skills by learning how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within Django applications.

• Cyber Security Practitioners: Strengthen your cybersecurity knowledge with practical application in secure coding.

What to Expect:

• A comprehensive understanding of Python, HTTP, and Django basics.

• An introduction to common web attacks and how to recognize them.

• Practical experience in securing a Django application against real-world threats.

🚫 Note: This course will not turn you into a professional hacker overnight. Secure coding is a broad field that requires continuous learning and practice.

Technologies You'll Encounter:

• Ubuntu Server (Django): The foundation for deploying Django applications.

• Kali Linux Client/Attacker: The platform used for conducting security assessments and penetration tests.

• Docker: A set of platforms that products across an entire application infrastructure following the same Docker standard.

• Python 3.X: The most popular version of Python used in web development.

• Main Web Applications – Coffee Shop (Django): A sample application to apply your secure coding practices.

• Testing Web Applications – PHP Hack-it Auction (LAMP): A test case application for practicing web application penetration testing.

Course Sections:

1. Introduction: Setting the stage for secure coding in Python Django.
2. Secure Coding in Python Lab: Practical exercises to reinforce your learning.
3. Python Basics: Mastering the fundamentals of Python.
4. Web Application Basics: Understanding the core components of web applications.
5. Django Basics: Getting to grips with Django's framework and features.
6. Web App Vulnerabilities and Attacks: Identifying common security threats.
7. Securing Web App using Django: Learning how to protect your Django application.
8. Completion: Summarizing what you've learned and how to apply it in real-world scenarios.

Join us on this journey to master secure coding with Python Django, and ensure your applications stand strong against cyber threats! 🛡️💻