Networking Basics for Web Security: Understanding HTTP, Cookies & Sessions

GDG on Campus Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Juja, Kenya

Learn the foundation of web communication by exploring how browsers and servers talk over the network. This session introduces HTTP requests and responses, how cookies maintain sessions, and why these concepts matter in web security.

Nov 6, 2:30 – 3:45 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

DevOpsNetworking

About this event

In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how the internet really works behind every web app. You’ll learn what happens when you click “Login,” how HTTP requests and responses flow across the network, and how cookies and sessions help websites remember you. We’ll visualize these steps using browser examples, packet flow diagrams, and practical explanations that connect networking to real-world web security topics like authentication and data protection. Perfect for anyone new to networking or cybersecurity.

Organizers

  • Christine Oyiera

    GDG on Campus JKUAT Organizer

  • Paul Mwangi

    Co-Organizer

  • Joan Kinoti

    AI/ML Track Lead

  • Peaches Njenga

    JKUAT

    UI/UX Lead

  • Phil Karema

    Devops track Lead

  • RHODAH MULERA

    PR Lead

  • Eva Muthoni

    JKUAT

    Cybersecurity Lead

  • Geoffrey Owuor

    Web Development Lead

  • Wells Stanley

    Mobile Development Lead

  • Anilla Wambaki

    IOT Track Lead

  • ivy Atieng

    Data Science Track Lead

  • Zawadi Mukuru

    GDG Karen AI/ML Track Lead

  • Favour Nyambura

    Blockchain Track Lead

  • Jude Hunja

    Cloud Computing Track Lead