10 Questions
What is the primary method of preventing SQL injection attacks?
Escaping all data received from the client and not trusting client-side input.
What is the purpose of generating a unique token for each form in an application?
To prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
What is the primary method of preventing directory browsing attacks?
Configuring the web server to disable directory browsing.
What is the purpose of setting the HttpOnly flag for cookies?
To prevent JavaScript from accessing the cookie.
What is the primary method of preventing SQL injection attacks in dynamic SQL queries?
Using parameterized queries or prepared statements.
What is the primary method of preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks?
Validating and sanitizing user input on the server-side.
What is the purpose of validating user input on the server-side?
To prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
What is the primary method of preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information?
Enforcing authorization and access control.
What is the primary method of preventing hijacking of sessions?
Setting the HttpOnly flag for cookies and using secure protocols for transmitting sensitive information.
What is the primary method of preventing unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users?
Generating a unique token for each form and validating user input on the server-side.
Test your knowledge of web application security best practices, including type checking, avoiding dynamic SQL queries, and preventing cross-site scripting and directory browsing attacks.
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