SECURITY OF WEB APPLICATIONS

Аннотация

The increasing reliance on web applications for various business, financial, and personal activities has led to an escalating risk of cyberattacks targeting these platforms. Web applications are often the primary attack vectors for malicious actors, making their security a paramount concern. This paper discusses the fundamental security challenges faced by web applications, including common vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). It explores the role of secure coding practices, encryption, and authentication mechanisms in mitigating these risks. Additionally, the paper reviews modern techniques for enhancing web application security, such as penetration testing, threat modeling, and the use of web application firewalls (WAFs). By analyzing current literature and case studies, the paper provides an in-depth look at best practices, tools, and strategies for securing web applications in an increasingly complex threat landscape.