Internship← Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking learning pathCybersecurity & Ethical Hacking · Module 6 of 10
Web application security
Build web apps that resist common attacks.
📖 Key ideas
- Follow the OWASP Top 10.
- Parameterised queries prevent injection.
- Encode output to prevent cross-site scripting.
- Enforce access control on the server.
- Use HTTPS, secure cookies and security headers.
💡 Real-life example: Secure web development is building a shop with strong shutters, CCTV and a careful cashier.
OWASP Top 10Critical web risks list
Parameterised querySafe database query
Output encodingEscaping data for display
Security headersHTTP headers for browser protection