Node.js Security Practice Exam

About Node.js Security Practice Exam

The Certificate in Node.js Security exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in securing Node.js applications and environments. This exam assesses participants' understanding of common security vulnerabilities, best practices for secure coding in Node.js, and techniques for securing Node.js deployments.

Skills Required

• Node.js Fundamentals: Proficiency in Node.js fundamentals, including modules, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous programming.
• Security Concepts: Understanding of common security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks, XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), and insecure authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Secure Coding Practices: Knowledge of secure coding practices specific to Node.js, including input validation, output encoding, and proper error handling.
• Authentication and Authorization: Ability to implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms in Node.js applications, such as using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and OAuth.
• Deployment Security: Familiarity with best practices for securing Node.js deployments, including HTTPS/TLS configuration, server hardening, and monitoring/logging.

Who should take the Exam?

The Certificate in Node.js Security exam is suitable for Node.js developers, web developers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, and anyone involved in developing or deploying Node.js applications. This exam is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in securing Node.js applications and environments.

Detailed Course Outline

The Node.js Security Practice Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Introduction to Node.js Security

• Overview of Node.js security challenges and considerations.
• Introduction to common security vulnerabilities in Node.js applications.

Domain 2 - Secure Coding Practices in Node.js

• Implementing input validation and output encoding to prevent injection attacks.
• Handling errors securely and avoiding information leakage.

Domain 3 - Authentication and Authorization in Node.js

• Implementing secure authentication mechanisms using JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
• Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and fine-grained authorization in Node.js applications.

Domain 4 - Securing Dependencies

• Managing and securing dependencies in Node.js projects using package.json and npm audit.
• Monitoring for vulnerabilities in third-party packages and libraries.

Domain 5 - Network Security in Node.js

• Configuring HTTPS/TLS for secure communication in Node.js applications.
• Implementing secure CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) policies to prevent CSRF attacks.

Domain 6 - Domain Deployment Security

• Best practices for securing Node.js deployments on servers and cloud platforms.
• Hardening server configurations, managing access controls, and implementing logging and monitoring solutions.