iSAQB® CPSA-A - WEBSEC - Web-Security (English)

Identify Threats and Counter Them Effectively!

Web security is a central pillar for protecting sensitive data and ensuring the stability of digital systems. In an increasingly connected world, cybercriminals specifically target vulnerabilities in web applications and services to compromise systems, disrupt services, or steal confidential information. Insufficient protection can have severe consequences—from financial losses and legal repercussions to a significant loss of trust among customers and partners.

Modern attack techniques are constantly evolving, which is why organizations must continuously adapt their security strategies and regularly assess their web applications for vulnerabilities. Effective protective measures—such as secure authentication and authorization concepts, encryption, firewalls, and proactive vulnerability assessments—are essential to minimize risks and increase system resilience. Only through consistent integration of security principles into architecture and development can sustainable protection mechanisms be established.

What can you expect?

The iSAQB-certified Web Security training provides essential knowledge and skills to protect web applications effectively against cyberattacks. In addition to the fundamentals of web security, the course focuses on implementing robust protection mechanisms, analyzing and fixing vulnerabilities, and employing strong authentication and authorization techniques. The training demonstrates how to use firewalls and encryption effectively, identify attack vectors early, and integrate security measures seamlessly into existing systems—for maximum protection and resilience.

Content

• Fundamentals of web security

• Firewalls and encryption

• Vulnerability analysis

• Authentication and authorization

• Security policies and standards

• Privacy- and GDPR-compliant development

Participant prerequisites

• You should understand HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Basic knowledge of protocols and data transmission is required

• You should have created or contributed to web applications

• A basic understanding of IT security is helpful

• Openness to new security concepts and best practices is important

• Practical experience with software or system architecture is an advantage

Credit points for CPSA-A certification

With the WEBSEC training, participants earn 20 technical and 10 methodological credit points according to the iSAQB Advanced Level program.