Web Security Basics
Jun 15, 2024
Web Security Basics
Essential security practices for web development.
Security Principles
- HTTPS: Always use encrypted connections
- Input Validation: Sanitize all user inputs
- Authentication: Use secure password hashing (bcrypt, Argon2)
- Authorization: Implement proper access controls
- CSRF Protection: Use tokens for state-changing operations
- XSS Prevention: Escape user-generated content