Por qué Ciberseguridad para Desarrollo Web

Why is cybersecurity essential for everyone in the enterprise?

Cybersecurity goes beyond being the sole responsibility of the IT department; it is a global concern within an organization. While many think that threats are solved with advanced technology or specialized equipment, the human factor is still the biggest risk. Hackers often use social engineering, a method that exploits human interactions, as evidenced in the attack on Payoneer Argentina users, where fraudulent text messages and hoax phone calls were used.

How do developers play a crucial role in security?

Developers have direct access to critical systems, databases, and sensitive user data. Carelessness in these areas can be costly. This is where cybersecurity becomes crucial: a security mistake could expose the company to significant risks. That is why this course focuses on teaching responsible security decisions, not only for personal projects but also at the professional level.

What will you learn to improve security in your projects?

Throughout the course, you will be immersed in a hands-on learning journey that covers several key areas of cybersecurity for developers:

• Integration with GitHub Webhooks: You'll connect to GitHub to receive real-time information about contributions to different repositories.
• Secure data storage: You will learn how to store information in a database ensuring access only to authorized persons.
• Secure authentication: You will implement an authentication token with Auth0 to securely manage access.
• Input validation and credential management: These fundamentals are essential to protect your application's entry points.
• Role and policy building with IAM: You'll design a robust permissions scheme that protects data and ensures proper access.
• GitHub Actions and infrastructure as code with Terraform: Optimize automation and secure infrastructure configuration.
• Observability and alerting: You will set up systems that allow you to monitor and respond quickly to any security incident.

How can you take your knowledge to the next level?

The learning doesn't stop here. Security is a continuously evolving process. We invite you to keep up to date with the latest trends and techniques in cybersecurity. Participate in online communities, attend conferences, and continue to explore new tools and approaches that can strengthen your skills. Your dedication and proactivity in this field will not only enhance your role as a developer, but also protect your organization's most valuable assets.