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Web Application Security

Web Application Security is the process of protecting websites and online services against different security threats that exploit vulnerabilities in an application's code. It involves maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application data from unauthorized access, unethical use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

Foundational

At an emerging level, you are able to identify basic web application security threats, demonstrate general knowledge of secure coding practices, and follow guidelines for web application security.

Developing

At a proficient level, you are able to effectively implement secure coding practices, conduct regular security assessments, and respond to and mitigate web application security incidents within an Information Security framework.

Proficient

At an advanced level, you are able to design and implement robust security measures to protect web applications against various cyber threats, minimizing vulnerabilities and ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.

Advanced

Expert

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