Welcome to the Web Security Guide! This document provides essential knowledge and best practices to secure your web applications and protect user data. Let's dive into the key areas of web security.

Common Web Vulnerabilities ⚠️

  • SQL Injection 🐍
    Attackers inject malicious SQL queries to exploit vulnerabilities in database interactions.

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  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) 💻
    Malicious scripts are injected into trusted websites, often via user input.

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  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) 🧠
    Attackers trick users into performing unintended actions on a web application.

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  • Insecure Authentication 🔐
    Weak password policies or lack of multi-factor authentication can compromise user accounts.

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Security Best Practices ✅

  • Use HTTPS 🔒
    Always enable HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between clients and servers.

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  • Input Validation 🛡️
    Sanitize and validate all user inputs to prevent injection attacks.

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  • Regular Updates 🔄
    Keep your frameworks, libraries, and dependencies up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.

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  • Security Headers 📜
    Implement headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.

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Expand Your Knowledge 📚

For deeper insights into secure coding practices, check out our guide on Secure Coding Principles. This resource complements the security concepts discussed here.

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