Original Post: Part 1- 4.Web Application Security Fundamentals | by Saumya Kasthuri | Aug, 2024
This content provides a comprehensive overview of web application security, focusing on the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) and its resources to enhance software security. It includes a summary of the OWASP Top 10, which lists the most critical web application security risks, such as Broken Access Control, Cryptographic Failures, and Injection. It also details common web vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
The document emphasizes secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, outlining security measures for each development phase—from requirements analysis to maintenance. It introduces DevSecOps principles, integrating security into the DevOps process to ensure security automation, collaboration, and continuous monitoring.
Security testing methodologies are compared, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of manual vs. automated testing. Several tools are discussed, including Burp Suite for intercepting and modifying HTTPS traffic, OWASP ZAP for scanning vulnerabilities, and Wireshark for analyzing network traffic. Finally, it mentions how Burp Suite intercepts HTTPS traffic using a proxy mechanism with SSL certificates.
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