Description
Book SynopsisEvery website today is vulnerable to attack and a compromised website can ruin a company's reputation. Web Security Basics for Developers covers everything a web developer needs to know about web security. Readers will learn who attackers are and what they have at their disposal, how the Internet and websites operate, and various ways websites get attacked. Author Malcolm McDonald explores common attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, as well as common vulnerabilities like information leakage, offering real-world examples and code samples.
Trade Review"Reads easily and provides essential knowledge to aspiring web developers."
—Help Net Security"You can frame the usefulness of this book several ways: It’s well suited to those who are transitioning from development to security. It’s also another great security beginner-level read, providing introductions to an array of pen testing tools that will help you do your job better. And finally, it’s a terrific resource for developers looking to build more secure applications."
—Britt Kemp, Bishop Fox LabsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Let’s Hack a Website
Chapter 2: How the Internet Works
Chapter 3: How Browsers Work
Chapter 4: How Web Servers Work
Chapter 5: How Programmers Work
Chapter 6: Injection Attacks
Chapter 7: Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Chapter 8: Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks
Chapter 9: Comprising Authentication
Chapter 10: Session Hijacking
Chapter 11: Permissions
Chapter 12: Information Leaks
Chapter 13: Encryption
Chapter 14: Third-Party Code
Chapter 15: XML Attacks
Chapter 16: Don’t Be an Accessory
Chapter 17: Denial-of-Service Attacks
