Welcome to the Web Security Guide. Here you will find essential information on how to secure your website and protect your users' data.

Common Threats

Here are some common threats that you should be aware of:

  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): This is a type of attack where the attacker injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
  • SQL Injection: This occurs when an attacker inserts SQL code into a database query, potentially allowing them to access or manipulate data.
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): This attack tricks a user into performing an action on a web application in which they didn't intend to.

Best Practices

To protect your website, follow these best practices:

  • Use HTTPS: Encrypt data in transit to prevent eavesdropping.
  • Sanitize Input: Always validate and sanitize user input to prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
  • Use Secure Cookies: Set cookies with the HttpOnly and Secure flags to protect them from being accessed by client-side scripts and transmitted over an insecure connection.

Resources

For more in-depth information, check out our Web Security Deep Dive.

Additional Security Measures

Here are some additional measures you can take to enhance your website's security:

  • Regularly Update: Keep your software, plugins, and themes up to date.
  • Backup: Regularly backup your website to prevent data loss.
  • Monitor: Use security tools to monitor your website for suspicious activity.

Web Security

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your website is secure and your users' data is protected.