This course explores the fundamentals of software security. We'll examine common software vulnerabilities and attacks, such as buffer overflows, SQL injection, and session hijacking, and learn how to defend against them with advanced testing and program analysis techniques. We'll also take a "build security in" approach, looking at ways to strengthen software systems at each stage of the development cycle. To get the most out of this course, learners should have completed sophomore/junior-level undergraduate work in a technical field, have some programming experience, preferably in C/C++ and another "managed" language (like ML or Java), and have prior exposure to algorithms. Those without these skills can brush up with online tutorials.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Learn essential techniques to protect systems and networks, analyze and monitor threats and attacks, and devise and implement security solutions. Part of the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters Program, this course prepares students to enter and advance in the field of computing security.

Learn the principles of risk management and its three key elements with RITx Cybersecurity Risk Management. Understand the business consequences of identified information security risks and explore the intersection of information security, big data and artificial intelligence. Analyze extended case studies and gain the skills essential for any successful information security professional. Enroll now and join the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters Program.

Enroll now to gain the skills and knowledge to protect data networks from malicious attacks.