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Data Input Validation for Python

Uploaded files and user input can contain malicious content or trick applications into fetching unwanted web resources. This course will teach you how to securely manage file uploads and SSRF risks in Python.

Beginner
31m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Jul 06, 2026

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Data Input Validation for Python

Uploaded files and user input can contain malicious content or trick applications into fetching unwanted web resources. This course will teach you how to securely manage file uploads and SSRF risks in Python.

Beginner
31m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Jul 06, 2026

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What you'll learn

Injection attacks are a top web application security risk, and files uploaded by the user can contain malware or other threats. In this course, Data Input Validation for Python, you’ll gain the ability to manage file handling and injection threats in Python. First, you’ll explore path traversal vulnerabilities and associated best practices. Next, you’ll discover how to manage SSRF risks in Python requests. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of data input validation needed to securely implement Python web apps.

Data Input Validation for Python
Beginner
31m
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Howard Poston - Pluralsight course - Data Input Validation for Python
Howard Poston
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Howard Poston is a freelance copywriter, course developer, and consultant. He created over 20 online courses and authored Python for Cybersecurity and Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up.

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