Security News > 2020 > September > Review: Web Security for Developers: Real Threats, Practical Defense
After a short lesson in internet history, the author puts the reader in the shoes of the attacker and explains how simple it is to hack a website, as well as how easy it is to obtain and apply hacking tools.
The author proceeds to offer basic knowledge about how the internet, browsers, web servers and programmers work.
Every following chapter explains major vulnerabilities and how to fix them, but also the various types of attacks, describing the damage they can cause.
Whether you're just starting out in your career as a web developer or are a seasoned pro, Web Security for Developers: Real Threats, Practical Defense will provide all the necessary information about the possible and imminent threats you will face and how to prepare yourself and your team to avoid them.
Although the content is very technical and covers coding and programming topics, the book reads easily and provides essential knowledge to aspiring web developers.
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