14. Web Application Security Risks

In this chapter we look at application security, within the broader theme of securing an entire web application. Indeed, every single part of our web applications will need to be secured from possible misuse (accidental or intentional), and we will want to develop some strategies for developing our application that will help us stay secure.

Key topics covered in this chapter include

Image Identifying the threats we face

Image Understanding who we’re dealing with

Identifying the Threats We Face

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