Summary

There are many resources available for educating yourself further about common types of attacks. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with the latest trends in security attacks so that you can maintain an educated perspective with regard to your application design. These techniques are constantly evolving as attackers get more creative and more experienced.

The most important point to learn from this chapter is to avoid making assumptions. This tendency lies at the heart of almost all mistakes with regard to security on the Web. By taking a speculative approach to your design, and by considering every detail with a fresh perspective, you will find that you can make better decisions and create more secure applications.

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