Network Programming, Security - Computer Networks, Web Application Development, General Software Engineering

Seven Deadliest Web Application Attacks

Name: Seven Deadliest Web Application Attacks
Author: Mike Shema
ISBN: 9781597495431

by Mike Shema

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Overview

Do you need to keep up with the latest hacks, attacks, and exploits effecting web applications? Then you need Seven Deadliest Web Application Attacks. This book pinpoints the most dangerous hacks and exploits specific to web applications, laying out the anatomy of these attacks including how to make your system more secure. You will discover the best ways to defend against these vicious hacks with step-by-step instruction and learn techniques to make your computer and network impenetrable.

Attacks detailed in this book include:

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
SQL Injection
Server Misconfiguration and Predictable Pages
Breaking Authentication Schemes
Logic Attacks
Malware and Browser Attacks

Knowledge is power, find out about the most dominant attacks currently waging war on computers and networks globally
Discover the best ways to defend against these vicious attacks; step-by-step instruction shows you how
Institute countermeasures, don’t be caught defenseless again, learn techniques to make your computer and network impenetrable

About the Author, Mike Shema

Mike Shema develops web application security solutions at Qualys, Inc. His current work is focused on an automated web assessment service. Mike previously worked as a security consultant and trainer for Foundstone where he conducted information security assessments across a range of industries and technologies. His security background ranges from network penetration testing, wireless security, code review, and web security. He is the co-author of Hacking Exposed: Web Applications, The Anti-Hacker Toolkit and the author of Hack Notes: Web Application Security. In addition to writing, Mike has presented at security conferences in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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"The threats highlighted should be understood by web developers, administrators and general users alike. If you use the web in any way then this should be on your bookshelf. In addition to the detailing the threat Shema also provides countermeasures to minimise or remove the risk, but be warned; you may never look at a website the same way again." - Andrew Waite, Security Researcher, InfoSanity Research