Web Security Knowledge

Lesson in the Backend Developer Roadmap · Stage 7: Learn about APIs

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Web Security Knowledge?

Web security protects applications from threats through strong authentication, encryption (SSL/TLS), input validation preventing SQL injection and XSS attacks, secure coding practices, session management, regular updates, and ongoing security testing including penetration testing.

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Free resources to learn Web Security Knowledge

RoadmapVisit the Dedicated Cybersecurity Roadmap
Open sourceOWASP Web Application Security Testing Checklist
ArticleWhy HTTPS Matters
Video7 Security Risks and Hacking Stories for Web Developers

Web Security Knowledge: common questions

Can I learn Web Security Knowledge in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Web Security Knowledge in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Web Security Knowledge tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 49 of 155 in the free Backend roadmap, in stage 7, Learn about APIs. If you are new to Backend, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.