Web Application Security

Web Application Security

Web application security is a central component of any web-based business. The global nature of the Internet exposes web properties to attack from different locations and various levels of scale and complexity. Web application security deals specifically with the security surrounding websites, web applications, and web services such as APIs.

What are common web app security vulnerabilities?

Attacks against web apps range from targeted database manipulation to large-scale network disruption. Let’s explore some of the common methods of attack or “vectors” commonly exploited.

Cross-site scripting (XSS)
SQL injection (SQi)
Denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Data breach