Welcome to the web security guide! This guide will help you understand the basics of web security and how to protect your application from common threats.

Common Threats

Here are some of the most common threats to web applications:

  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): This is a type of attack where malicious scripts are injected into web pages viewed by other users.
  • SQL Injection: This attack involves inserting malicious SQL code into a query string to manipulate the database.
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): This attack tricks a user into performing an action on a web application without their knowledge.

Best Practices

To protect your application from these threats, follow these best practices:

  • Validate and sanitize all user input: This helps prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
  • Use HTTPS: This encrypts data in transit, making it harder for attackers to intercept and read.
  • Implement strong authentication and authorization: This ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive data or perform sensitive actions.

Learn More

For more information on web security, check out our Web Security Deep Dive.

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