[GuestHu]

Web application security deals with securing websites, web apps, and web services. Its objective is to find vulnerabilities and fix them or create methods to protect from cyberattacks. The site or app is being tested to determine its anomalies or something not intended to do.

Below are types of security tests:

1. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
DAST requires running the app then manipulate it to find flaws which the hacker could exploit whereas SAST doesn’t require executing the app to test. SAST just analyzes the source and finds its weaknesses such as SQL injection and others listed in OWASP top 10. It is a better approach to do both DAST and SAST.

2. Penetration Test (Pen Test)
-ethical hacking is the other term for Pen Test. It can be done manually or tested automatically with software applications. Just like the process of hacking, the pen tester will gather the information about the system before the test, identify possible entry points, attempt to break in then report what the tester finds.

3. Runtime Application Self Protection (RASP)
-a technology that automatically executes when the app runs. It detects attacks in real-time. It analyzes the app’s behavior or the entered input then if the RASP finds it malicious, it will block or stop the attempted attack without human intervention. For instance, if the hacker tries to do an SQL injection attack, the RASP will stop the execution of that malicious instructions.

Thus, applying the above Web application security tests guarantee that the app or site remains secure and would make people live happily ever after.

[chikitta]

This is very informative, am sure it would benefit very many people mostly those who are in business it would eliminate theft online. Thank you for sharing.

[ptrikha21]

This kind of security is often ignored even by Big companies. Yet now more and more companies are hiring consultants or developing in house Cyber security capabilities.
Plus it could be a big money earning field for interested newcomers, irrespective of their country.

[GuestHu]

Plus it could be a big money earning field for interested newcomers, irrespective of their country.

You can indeed earn huge money because there are few people who are virtual bug hunters or white hackers and reporting it to the company and get their bounty prize.
And I think cybersecurity jobs would increase in the future as cyberattacks are increasing yearly.

[Alive20]

Web application security is of paramount importance. Today, lots of web applications are extensively used. Cyber security of a firm can be jeopardised if security is not accorded importance. One glitch can lead to many. That is why, web application security has to be emphasised.

[GuestHu]

Cyber security of a firm can be jeopardised if security is not accorded importance.

And it could cost a lot of money and time to patch those unsecured parts. Web developers should know basic cybersecurities.

[sethbala11]

I think this is a very very informative thread about how to secure your web application and I think is one that will definitely try out.

[SwatPro069]

In todays fast pace changing technological world where new technology is emerging rapidly at same time the risk of the application become vulnerable. Appreciate your thoughts on web application security.

[GuestHu]

where new technology is emerging rapidly at same time the risk of the application become vulnerable.

Some don't prioritize the security of a site or a device especially the IoT ones.

[sethbala11]

Just like every sport flying biscuit up every online based business also requires a certain level of security to protect its data.

[arunima]

Cybersecurity is a big concern in today's world and all big businesses have to take it seriously. One can not compromise on security.

[Tyrim88]

It a very important outline about cyber security to protect apps and web site.But what i have observed over time is that a lot of hackers are on the increase,reason for cyberscurity needs to be taken seriously.

[sethbala11]

I so much love the amount of information about how to secure your site in this thread.

[GuestHu]

I like to blog about cybersecurity but I don't see myself qualified enough to write about it. I have no experience in ethical hacking but I would want to learn about it. Sigh.

[Alive20]

I like to blog about cybersecurity but I don't see myself qualified enough to write about it. I have no experience in ethical hacking but I would want to learn about it. Sigh.

Even, a bit of knowledge of cybersecurity will help a long way in blogging. Gain more knowledge about the subject by utilising both offline and online means.

[GuestHu]

Gain more knowledge about the subject by utilising both offline and online means.

I wish I could utilize it in my work but the nature of my work doesn't focus on cybersecurity rather on web or app development. But it might be a good start to learn more about networks and probably change my career if my current job doesn't provide my expected salary.

[Fergal]

I like to blog about cybersecurity but I don't see myself qualified enough to write about it. I have no experience in ethical hacking but I would want to learn about it. Sigh.

You could start a blog writing about cyber-security related incidents, news stories and industry updates. As you develop your knowledge you could being to add more original posts with practical advice. You can offer helpful and practical advice, without having an in-depth knowledge of the subject, for example I wrote this blog post.

might be a good start to learn more about networks and probably change my career

You could consider the CompTIA route.


More here on CompTIA.

[Debzy5459]

It’s very important for you to secure your website application to avoid plagiarism, scammers and all that.

[GuestHu]

You could start a blog writing about cyber-security related incidents, news stories and industry updates.

Thanks for that but I'm planning to create a dev blog -- explaining codes and web development-related stuff. And I think this might help me increase my chance of being employed.