— In-Depth Guide to Web Application Security and Vulnerabilities

Gain comprehensive insight into web application platforms and the vulnerabilities that can compromise them. Written in the same clear and practical format as the international bestseller Hacking Exposed, this edition provides detailed coverage of hacking scenarios across multiple programming languages, illustrating both attacks and countermeasures.

Inside, you will discover:

• Common vulnerabilities in ASP/ASP.NET, Java, JSP, PHP, and more

• Step-by-step examples of attacks and exploits used by hackers

• Practical strategies to defend against attacks and secure your applications

• How attackers bypass traditional network defenses via the application layer

• Real-world scenarios highlighting lessons for developers, architects, and security professionals

Praise for Web Applications (Hacking Exposed):

"Required reading for Web architects and operators." — Erik Olson, Microsoft Program Manager, Security, ASP.NET

"Just as the original Hacking Exposed revealed the techniques the bad guys were hiding behind, Hacking Exposed Web Applications will do the same for this critical technology. Its methodical approach and appropriate detail will enlighten, educate, and make the Web a safer place to do business." — Mark Curphey, Chair, Open Web Application Security Project

"This is a serious technical guide that is also great reading—scary enough to motivate folks to take Web security seriously but approachable enough to be an effective learning tool." — Erik Olson

"Before writing one line of code, this book will spark ideas about how to design and secure your Web applications. There are techniques potential hackers could use that I've never even thought of!" — Steve Schofield, Creator and Managing Editor, ASPFree.com

Whether you are a web developer, security analyst, or IT professional, this book equips you with the knowledge to understand, anticipate, and defend against attacks targeting web applications.