Security Principles For Php Applications

Security Principles for PHP Applications

Security Principles for PHP Applications

Security is an ongoing process not something to add right before your app launches. In this book, you'll learn how to write secure PHP applications from first principles. Why wait until your site is attacked or your data is breached? Prevent your exposure by being aware of the ways a malicious user might hijack your web site or API. Security Principles for PHP Applications is a comprehensive guide. This book contains examples of vulnerable code side-by-side with solutions to harden it. Organized around the 2017 OWASP Top Ten list, topics cover include: Injection Attacks Authentication and Session Management Sensitive Data Exposure Access Control and Password Handling PHP Security Settings Cross-Site Scripting Logging and Monitoring API Protection Cross-Site Request Forgery ...and more. Written by PHP professional Eric Mann, this book builds on his experience in building secure, web applications with PHP.

Building Secure PHP Applications

Learn how to protect PHP applications from potential vulnerabilities and attacks. As cyberattacks and data breaches continue to rise, it's crucial for developers and organizations to prioritize security in their PHP applications. The book offers an all-encompassing guide to securing PHP applications, covering topics ranging from PHP core security to web security, framework security (with a focus on Laravel), security standards, and protocol security. After examining PHP core security and essential topics, such as input validation, output encoding, secure session management, and secure file handling, you’ll move on to common security risks in PHP applications and provides practical examples to demonstrate effective security measures. From there, you’ll delve into web security, addressing XSS, SQL injection, and CSRF, reviewing in-depth explanations and mitigation techniques. A significant portion of the book focuses on Laravel's built-in security features, guiding readers to avoid common pitfalls. Industry-standard security protocols like HTTP, OAuth, and JSON Web Tokens are explained with demonstrations for how to effectively use them to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity in web applications. Additionally, protocol security is discussed, including secure communication, file transfer protocols (SFTP), and email handling. Security in cloud and hybrid environments is also discussed. This book's comprehensive and inclusive approach spans a wide range of security topics related to PHP and ensures that no critical areas are overlooked. It goes beyond theoretical concepts by providing practical guidance and actionable steps. It includes code snippets, real-world examples, case studies, and hands-on exercises, enabling you to apply the knowledge gained in practical scenarios. Building Secure PHP Applications provides a holistic approach to security, empowering you to build robust and resilient PHP applications. What You Will Learn Understand industry-recognized security standards and compliance requirements for data protection regulations. Learn the intricacies of Laravel and how to leverage its security features. Integrate security practices throughout the development lifecycle, conducting security testing and reviews and adopting secure deployment and DevOps practices. Conduct forensic analysis and perform post-incident analysis for continuous improvement. Look to the future and discover emerging security threats and techniques to anticipate and mitigate potential security risks. Who This Book Is For Primarily written for developers, security professionals, and webmasters involved in PHP application development. Additionally, this book may be used as a reference for students studying web development, PHP programming or cybersecurity