Understanding Common Web Application Security Threats
The article discusses the most common web application security threats and provides prevention techniques from the point of view of a security expert. The threats include SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), broken authentication and session management, security misconfiguration, insecure cryptographic storage, and insufficient authorization and access control. The prevention techniques involve parameterized queries, input validation, anti-CSRF tokens, strong password hashing algorithms, session timeouts, and re-authentication requirements, regular security audits, strong encryption and hashing algorithms, role-based access control (RBAC), and implementing access controls based on the principle of least privilege. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and preventing these threats to protect sensitive data and maintain user trust.