Turn Security Skills into Career Growth
Linux Foundation Education is excited to announce a new free, Express Learning course, Authentication & Authorization for Web/API (LFEL1004), designed to help beginning web and software developers strengthen one of the most critical aspects of modern application security: ensuring that only the right people get the right access, at the right time.
Authentication verifies who a user is. Authorization determines what they’re allowed to do. Get either one wrong, and you risk data breaches, privilege escalation, and compliance failures. This course helps you build the skills to get it right.
Build Skills That Employers Value
Security expertise sets developers apart—and employers notice. You’ll learn how to design systems organizations can trust, then apply your knowledge in hands-on labs that mirror real-world challenges.
You’ll work with modern authentication tools:
- Implement OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
- Secure tokens with JWTs
- Add protection with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
You’ll also master Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage permissions efficiently and securely—skills that make you the go-to developer for projects where security is mission-critical.
Start Learning for Free Today
Authentication & Authorization for Web/API (LFEL1004) is a free, self-paced, 60-minute course with hands-on labs, a discussion forum for peer and expert interaction, and a digital badge plus certificate upon completion.
