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Cybersecurity for Software Engineers

1h 56m 39s
English
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Cybersecurity for Software Engineers is a 11-lesson 1 hour 56 minutes self-paced course by Himalay Majumdar. Master Practical Cybersecurity and learn to design systems resilient to attacks.

Course facts

Lessons
11
Duration
1 hour 56 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
Instructor
Himalay Majumdar
Price
Premium

Master Practical Cybersecurity and learn to design systems resilient to attacks. The course helps developers advance to a new professional level, understanding security not as an option, but as a mandatory part of modern architecture.

Why Developers Should Deepen Their Knowledge in Cybersecurity

A Skill That Cannot Be Automated

AI can already generate code, automate routine tasks, and accelerate development. However, companies are not yet ready to entrust artificial intelligence with the security of systems dealing with real data. This is why engineers skilled in security are becoming key specialists.

In the course, you will learn to think like an attacker, identify vulnerabilities in architecture and code, and design systems with security "by default"—through practice, real cases, and laboratory work.

After Completing the Course, You'll Be Able to Confidently Say:

“I see how a system can be attacked, find weak spots, and know how to properly establish protection.”

What You Will Gain in 60 Days

  • Understanding the logic of attackers and the ability to spot vulnerabilities at the code review stage.
  • Practical experience in exploiting and mitigating real attacks:
  • JWT Confusion, SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, CORS errors, and more.
  • The skill to design secure authentication, session management, encryption, and API protection without copying "ready-made solutions" from the internet.
  • A glossary of key security concepts and confidence in communicating with architects, auditors, and CISO.
  • A systematic understanding of modern cybersecurity, relevant even with new attack vectors emerging.

Who This Course Is For

The course is suitable for engineers who want to write secure code, improve architectural level, and strengthen competencies in security:

  • Backend developers;
  • Full-stack engineers;
  • Software engineers;
  • Technical leads and architects;
  • Senior developers making responsible technical decisions.

What You Will Learn

Analyze and Prevent Real Attacks

You won't just memorize OWASP—you will reproduce and address key vulnerabilities yourself:

  • SQL Injection
  • XSS
  • CSRF
  • SSRF
  • JWT attacks
  • CORS configuration mistakes
  • Access control issues

Step-by-step labs will help you see the system through an attacker's eyes and understand how risk looks "live."

Design Secure-by-Default Systems

You will master critical topics for secure architecture:

  • Authentication and authorization;
  • OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML;
  • MFA and passkeys;
  • Secure storage of secrets;
  • Encryption;
  • API security;
  • CI/CD protection and DevSecOps approaches.

Think Like an Attacker and Defender Simultaneously

You will learn to find security issues in architecture and pull requests before they reach production.

Program Content

7 Modules · 26+ Lessons · 11 Labs

Module 1: Foundations

The modern web under attack: architectures, typical failure points, and analysis of HTTP/HTTPS traffic through an attacker's perspective.

Module 2: Identity & Access Management

Password hashing, sessions and tokens, MFA, JWT, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, and key enterprise IAM practices.

Module 3: OWASP Top 10

Real exploitation of vulnerabilities from the OWASP Top 10 in labs and analysis of practical examples.

Module 4: Common Attack Patterns

CSRF, phishing, social engineering, session attacks, and building chains of compromise for production systems.

Module 5: API & Cross-Origin Security

API protection, rate limiting, abuse-attack prevention, CORS configuration, and analysis of popular configuration mistakes.

Module 6: Defensive Security & Infrastructure

Security headers, CSP, HSTS, WAF, DDoS protection, and hardening of production services.

Module 7: Secure Development Lifecycle

DevSecOps, shift-left practices, security testing automation, secret management, and managing vulnerable dependencies.

Additional

  • Модули 4–7 находятся в разработке и будут выпущены автором 31 мая 2026 года.
  • Modules 4–7 are currently in development and are scheduled for release by the author on May 31, 2026.

Who teaches Cybersecurity for Software Engineers? Himalay Majumdar

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I am Himalay. For over 20 years, I have been involved in designing and securing large-scale distributed systems in companies like PayPal, Capital One, and Oracle, where a single security mistake could result in billion-dollar losses, regulatory sanctions, or both.

Early in my career, I considered security to be someone else's job. But after leading security audits and architecture development for fintech systems handling millions of transactions, I realized that many talented engineers face the same issue. This realization inspired me to create this program.

Today, my videos are being studied by over 370,000 engineers. And now, in the course "Cybersecurity for Developers", I share practical security guidance that I wish I had access to ten years ago.

What lessons are included in Cybersecurity for Software Engineers?

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#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
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001 Web & Network Basics Demo
11:08
2
002 Modern Web Architecture
12:27
3
003 Auth 1 Hashing, Salt and Pepper
08:34
4
004 Auth 2 Sessions, Tokens and Cookies
09:43
5
005 MFA
06:47
6
006 Passwordless and Passkeys
08:22
7
007 JWT
09:24
8
008 OpenID Connect (OIDC)
07:55
9
009 Enterprise IAM (SSO, SCIM)
11:18
10
010 OWASP Top 10 Part 1
17:24
11
011 OWASP Top 10 Part 2
13:37
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
The course is designed for software engineers who have a foundational understanding of web development and network basics, as evidenced by the initial lessons covering these topics. While it does not explicitly require prior cybersecurity knowledge, familiarity with basic programming and system architecture concepts is beneficial.
What practical skills will I gain from completing this course?
Upon completing the course, you will gain practical experience in identifying and mitigating real-world security threats such as JWT Confusion, SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and CORS errors. You will also learn to design secure systems, including authentication, session management, and API protection, without relying on pre-existing solutions.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is targeted at software engineers and developers looking to enhance their cybersecurity skills. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand security as a fundamental component of system architecture, and who wish to advance their careers by becoming specialists in system security.
How does this course compare to other cybersecurity courses?
Unlike other courses that may focus solely on theoretical aspects, this course emphasizes practical application, with real cases and laboratory work. It covers both foundational and advanced topics, such as the OWASP Top 10, and provides hands-on experience in exploiting and mitigating attacks.
What specific tools or platforms will be covered in the course?
The course covers key security concepts and tools used in modern web architecture, including JWT for token-based authentication and OpenID Connect for identity management. It also addresses enterprise tools like SSO and SCIM as part of the Enterprise IAM lesson.
What topics are not covered in this course?
While the course provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity for software engineers, it does not cover topics like hardware security, physical security protocols, or security for non-web-based applications in detail.
What is the expected time commitment for this course?
The course is structured to be completed in 60 days, implying a commitment of several hours per week to cover the 11 lessons effectively. This includes time for practical exercises and reviewing case studies to ensure a deep understanding of the material.