🔒 Secure Coding Standards

  • Always validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent injection attacks (e.g., SQLi, XSS)
  • Use prepared statements or parameterized queries for database interactions
  • Follow the OWASP Top Ten guidelines to address common vulnerabilities

🔐 Authentication & Authorization

  • Implement strong password policies with multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Use OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect for third-party logins
  • Regularly review access controls and follow the principle of least privilege

🛡️ Data Protection

  • Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit (HTTPS is mandatory)
  • Apply data masking and anonymization techniques for privacy compliance
  • Store cryptographic keys securely using hardware security modules (HSMs)

⚙️ Regular Updates & Patching

  • Keep all dependencies and libraries up to date to mitigate known vulnerabilities
  • Automate patch management with tools like Dependabot or Snyk
  • Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing

📌 Security Headers

  • Enforce Content-Security-Policy to restrict unauthorized content execution
  • Use X-Content-Type-Options to prevent MIME type sniffing
  • Set X-Frame-Options or Frame-Options to combat clickjacking attacks

🔍 Monitoring & Logging

  • Enable real-time threat detection with tools like Cloudflare WAF
  • Log all critical actions and store them securely for forensic analysis
  • Use SIEM systems to correlate security events
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🔗 For deeper insights, check our guide on OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities. Always prioritize security in every development phase!