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Input validation and sanitation, protection against SQL injection, CSRF and XSS attacks, password hashing and secure authentication
This lesson introduces the core principles of web security, explaining why security is critical in modern web development.
This ensures students understand the fundamental importance of secure development, which helps prevent security breaches.
''Introduction to Web Security | Web Security Crash Course'' by ''Mehul - Codedamn'' on YouTube
Covers how to properly validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent malicious data from entering the application.
Helps businesses avoid security risks like SQL injection and XSS attacks by ensuring that only valid, clean data is processed.
''Validate and Sanitize Data in PHP - PHP Tutorial Beginner to Advanced'' by ''AMIR KAMIZI'' on YouTube
Explains SQL injection attacks and how to prevent them using parameterized queries and prepared statements.
Prevents attackers from manipulating databases and accessing sensitive information, safeguarding business databases.
''SQL Injection Attack | How to prevent SQL Injection Attacks? | Cybersecurity Training | Edureka'' by ''edureka!'' on YouTube
Discusses common vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF attacks, and the mechanisms to protect against them, such as using tokens and escaping inputs.
Prevents attackers from hijacking user sessions or injecting malicious scripts into websites, securing both business applications and their users.
''Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | Complete Guide'' by ''Rana Khalil'' on YouTube
Focuses on best practices for hashing passwords (e.g., bcrypt) and implementing secure authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication.
This ensures that even if databases are breached, passwords remain encrypted and hard to crack, protecting user accounts.
''MD5, SHA-1 or BCRYPT For Hashing and Storing Passwords With PHP?'' by ''John Morris'' on YouTube
Covers how to secure RESTful APIs and other web services, including token-based authentication, rate limiting, and encryption of data.
This protects businesses from unauthorized access and data leaks through APIs, ensuring secure communication between services.
''Secure Your Laravel API with Sanctum - User Authentication and Token Management'' by ''Code With ERaufi'' on YouTube
Teaches how to securely manage user sessions using cookies and session IDs, along with how to prevent session hijacking.
Helps businesses maintain secure user sessions without risking unauthorized access or session theft.
''Laravel Basics - Sessions'' by ''Laratips'' on YouTube
Explains the importance of HTTPS for secure data transmission and how to implement SSL/TLS certificates.
Protects data in transit, ensuring secure connections for users accessing business services online.
''HTTPS, SSL, TLS & Certificate Authority Explained'' by ''Laith Academy'' on YouTube
Welcome to the quiz section. Before you begin, please make sure you have watched the lesson videos thoroughly, as the questions are designed to test your understanding of key concepts discussed.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. This is a timed quiz, so you’ll need to manage your time effectively.
2. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer based on the material covered in the lesson.
3. The quiz is an excellent opportunity to test your knowledge and reinforce what you’ve learned, so try your best!