This Coursera course provides a practical and comprehensive exploration of back-end infrastructure management, secure API development, and data protection strategies—critical skills for IT professionals building resilient and scalable systems.
Learn how to:
Secure APIs and back-end servers
Implement encryption and secure communications
Ensure compliance and protect sensitive data
Perfect for:
Back-End Developers
System Admins
API Designers
Security Professionals
🧠 Recommended: familiarity with API design, servers, and basic security principles.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
🧱 Identify vulnerabilities in back-end infrastructure
🔐 Design secure RESTful APIs with OAuth and HTTPS
🧪 Run automated security tests for APIs
🗃 Encrypt and store sensitive data securely
💬 Promote secure practices across your organization
Course Intro & Instructor Welcome (2 min)
Your Digital Backbone: Back-End Infrastructure (7 min)
Data Security Fundamentals (7 min)
Server Configuration for Security (7 min)
Secure API Design Principles (6 min)
Building Secure Communication Channels (5 min)
Automated API Security Testing (7 min)
Data Protection Techniques (6 min)
Case Studies: Secure Infrastructure (5 min)
Best Practices for Ongoing Security (7 min)
Congratulations & Learning Journey (2 min)
Course Overview
Server Security Configuration
Secure RESTful APIs with OAuth & HTTPS
Encrypted Storage & Transmission Techniques
Final Project: Back-End Infrastructure – Servers, Secure APIs, and Data (20 min)