Top web app security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them

These common web application vulnerabilities have been thorns in the side of IT security for years. They are not new -- and neither are their fixes.

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• Sharon Shea, Executive Editor
• Ravi Das, ML Tech Inc.

The list of top web application security vulnerabilities and risks has remained largely unchanged for the past decade, and the attack vectors are well-known to security practitioners and developers alike. Yet these problems persist, despite their solutions being readily available and well-documented.

Those responsible for application development and design, as well as security managers and directors, should reference the following list of common vulnerabilities to prevent risks from becoming an issue. Read on to discover how to identify and counter web app security challenges.