FAQ
What is secure coding?
Secure coding is the practice of writing software that resists attacks by design validating input, encoding output, managing secrets safely, and following standards like the OWASP Top 10.
What is the OWASP Top 10?
The OWASP Top 10 is the industry-standard list of the most critical web application security risks, updated by the Open Worldwide Application Security Project and used as a baseline for secure development.
How do you prevent cross-site scripting (XSS)?
Encode output for its context, validate input, apply a Content Security Policy, and use framework protections. Besides that, watch for mutation XSS (mXSS), which slips past naive sanitizers.
What is a secure SDLC?
A secure Software Development Lifecycle embeds security into every phase of the development process (design, coding, testing, and release) instead of testing only at the end.
What is WebGoat?
WebGoat is a deliberately insecure application from OWASP used to learn and practice web application security hands-on.
