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Web Security For Developers

Malcolm McDonald author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:No Starch Press,US

Published:12th May '20

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Website security made easy. This book covers the most common ways websites get hacked and how web developers can defend themselves.

Website security made easy! Covers the most common ways websites get hacked and how web developers can defend themselves.Every 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.

"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 Labs

ISBN: 9781593279943

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

270 pages