Your Website Is a Target
Web applications face constant attack. Security must be built in, not bolted on.
OWASP Top 10
The Open Web Application Security Project identifies critical risks: Injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, XML external entities, broken access control, security misconfiguration, cross-site scripting, insecure deserialization, vulnerable components, and insufficient logging.
Secure Development Lifecycle
Threat modeling identifies risks early. Secure coding standards prevent common flaws. Code review catches issues. Security testing validates defenses.
Input Validation
Never trust user input. Validate on server side. Sanitize for context. Use parameterized queries. Implement Content Security Policy.
Authentication Security
Strong password requirements. Multi-factor authentication. Secure session management. Protection against brute force. Account lockout policies.
HTTPS Everywhere
TLS encryption for all connections. HSTS header enforcement. Secure cookie attributes. Certificate monitoring.
Vulnerability Management
Dependency scanning for known vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments. Penetration testing. Bug bounty programs.
Security Headers
Content Security Policy prevents XSS. X-Frame-Options stops clickjacking. Strict-Transport-Security enforces HTTPS. Referrer-Policy controls information leakage.
Incident Response
Web application firewall for protection. Monitoring for attacks. Response procedures. Forensic capabilities.
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