Full Stack Web Development_FS108: Performance Optimization and Web Security

About Course

Welcome to the Performance Optimization and Web Security course! In today’s digital
landscape, web performance and security are paramount.
This comprehensive course is your gateway to mastering the art of optimizing web applications for blazing-fast speeds and ensuring their resilience against evolving security threats.
Whether you are a web developer, system administrator, or IT professional, you’ll delve into the intricacies of frontend and backend performance optimization, harnessing the power of content delivery networks (CDNs), and diving into the realm of secure coding practices.
Explore the latest security threats and defenses, incorporating robust security measures into your applications.
With hands-on projects, real-world scenarios, and best practices, you will gain the expertise needed to create lightning-fast, secure, and robust web applications, setting you on a path to become a proficient web performance and security champion.

After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1.Demonstrate understanding of web performance optimization techniques,
including frontend and backend strategies, network optimization, and server
scaling to create web applications that load quickly and provide an excellent user
experience.
2.Implement knowledge of web security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
to identify and mitigate common security risks, implement secure coding
practices, and safeguard web applications from attacks.
3.Create industry-standard security tools and scanning techniques to assess the
security of web applications, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective
security measures.
4.Implement HTTPS and configuring SSL/TLS certificates, ensuring data
encryption and secure communication between clients and servers, and staying
up-to-date with the latest security protocols.
5.Develop skills in incident response and management, including the ability to
create incident response plans, detect security incidents, and perform post-
incident analysis.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Performance Optimization

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LO1: Define key concepts and metrics related to web performance optimization.

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LO2: Explain the impact of performance optimization on user experience and system efficiency.

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LO3: Analyze common performance issues in web applications.

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Topic 2: Frontend Performance Optimization

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LO1: Identify frontend factors affecting web application performance.

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LO2: Apply optimization techniques to improve client-side rendering and load times.

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LO3: Evaluate frontend performance using appropriate tools and metrics.

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Topic 3: Backend Performance Optimization

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LO1: Explain backend components influencing application performance.

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LO2: Apply backend optimization strategies to improve response time and throughput.

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LO3: Analyze backend performance bottlenecks using server-side metrics.

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QUIZ I
Topic 4: Network and Server Optimization

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LO1: Describe network and server factors impacting web performance.

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LO2: Apply optimization techniques to enhance network and server efficiency.

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LO3: Assess server and network performance using monitoring data.

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Topic 5: Web Security Fundamentals

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LO1: Define fundamental concepts of web security and threat models.

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LO2: Identify common web security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

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LO3: Analyze the relationship between performance optimization and security controls.

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Topic 6: Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Security Headers

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LO1: Explain the role of WAFs and security headers in web security.

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LO2: Apply WAF rules and security headers to protect web applications.

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LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of WAF configurations against common attacks.

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QUIZ II
Topic 7: Secure Coding Practices

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LO1: Identify insecure coding patterns and common programming vulnerabilities.

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LO2: Apply secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.

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LO3: Analyze source code to detect and prevent security flaws.

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Topic 8: HTTPS and SSL/TLS

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LO1: Describe the principles of HTTPS and SSL/TLS protocols.

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LO2: Configure secure communication using SSL/TLS in web applications.

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LO3: Evaluate the security and performance impact of HTTPS adoption.

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Topic 9: Web Security Tools and Scanning

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LO1: Identify common web security tools and scanning techniques.

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LO2: Apply security scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities.

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LO3: Analyze scan reports to prioritize remediation actions.

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Topic 10: Web Security in the Cloud

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LO1: Explain cloud-specific security challenges and shared responsibility models.

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LO2: Apply security controls to protect cloud-based web applications.

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LO3: Evaluate cloud security configurations for performance and compliance.

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Topic 11: Security Incident Response and Management

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LO1: Describe the stages of a security incident response lifecycle.

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LO2: Analyze security incidents using logs and behavioral indicators.

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LO3: Develop incident response strategies to minimize impact and recovery time.

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Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Performance Optimization

LO1: Define key concepts and metrics related to web performance optimization.

LO2: Explain the impact of performance optimization on user experience and system efficiency.

LO3: Analyze common performance issues in web applications.

Topic 2: Frontend Performance Optimization

LO1: Identify frontend factors affecting web application performance.

LO2: Apply optimization techniques to improve client-side rendering and load times.

LO3: Evaluate frontend performance using appropriate tools and metrics.

Topic 3: Backend Performance Optimization

LO1: Explain backend components influencing application performance.

LO2: Apply backend optimization strategies to improve response time and throughput.

LO3: Analyze backend performance bottlenecks using server-side metrics.

QUIZ I

Topic 4: Network and Server Optimization

LO1: Describe network and server factors impacting web performance.

LO2: Apply optimization techniques to enhance network and server efficiency.

LO3: Assess server and network performance using monitoring data.

Topic 5: Web Security Fundamentals

LO1: Define fundamental concepts of web security and threat models.

LO2: Identify common web security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

LO3: Analyze the relationship between performance optimization and security controls.

Topic 6: Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Security Headers

LO1: Explain the role of WAFs and security headers in web security.

LO2: Apply WAF rules and security headers to protect web applications.

LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of WAF configurations against common attacks.

QUIZ II

Topic 7: Secure Coding Practices

LO1: Identify insecure coding patterns and common programming vulnerabilities.

LO2: Apply secure coding practices to mitigate security risks.

LO3: Analyze source code to detect and prevent security flaws.

Topic 8: HTTPS and SSL/TLS

LO1: Describe the principles of HTTPS and SSL/TLS protocols.

LO2: Configure secure communication using SSL/TLS in web applications.

LO3: Evaluate the security and performance impact of HTTPS adoption.

Topic 9: Web Security Tools and Scanning

LO1: Identify common web security tools and scanning techniques.

LO2: Apply security scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities.

LO3: Analyze scan reports to prioritize remediation actions.

Topic 10: Web Security in the Cloud

LO1: Explain cloud-specific security challenges and shared responsibility models.

LO2: Apply security controls to protect cloud-based web applications.

LO3: Evaluate cloud security configurations for performance and compliance.

Topic 11: Security Incident Response and Management

LO1: Describe the stages of a security incident response lifecycle.

LO2: Analyze security incidents using logs and behavioral indicators.

LO3: Develop incident response strategies to minimize impact and recovery time.

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FINAL EXAM

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