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Specialized Testing: Password Management
Secure password management is critical to protect users against account takeover attacks. This course will teach you to identify common password management flaws within web applications.
What you'll learn
Secure password management is critical to protect user accounts from being taken over by a malicious actor. In this course, Specialized Testing: Password Management, you’ll learn to identify common password management errors in web apps. First, you’ll explore how permitting weak password places users at risk. Next, you’ll learn about common password storage mistakes that make it easier for an attacker to crack user passwords. Finally, you’ll learn how to secure authentication systems to prevent account takeovers. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge required to identify and address password security flaws within web applications.
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About the author
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.