Security basics for website owners
The attacks websites really face, how to lock down logins, and what HTTPS and security headers protect against.
- Beginner
- Level
- 3
- Lessons
- 6 min
- Study time
Course content
- 1. The threats websites actually faceMost attacks on websites are automated. Bots scan millions of sites for known weaknesses; nobody needs to target you personally.2 min
- 2. Locking down loginsA stolen or guessed password is the easiest way in. Make logins hard to abuse.2 min
- 3. HTTPS and security headersHTTPS wraps HTTP in TLS encryption. It guarantees three things:2 min