OWASP Top 10

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 is a list of the most critical security vulnerabilities found in web applications.

• Broken Access Control
• Cryptographic Failures
• Injection (SQL, OS Command, LDAP)
• Insecure Design
• Security Misconfiguration
• Vulnerable Components
• Authentication Failures
• Data Integrity Failures
• Logging & Monitoring Failures
• SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery)

Prevention Best Practices

• Keep systems and software updated
• Use strong authentication mechanisms
• Encrypt sensitive data
• Implement input validation
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Educate users about social engineering
• Maintain secure backups