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Web Application Session Management and Security

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What security risk is inherent in storing session data exclusively on the client-side?

Incompatibility with modern web browsers due to security restrictions.
Increased susceptibility to session hijacking and manipulation. (correct)
Reliance on third-party cookies, creating cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Reduced server load leading to potential denial-of-service vulnerabilities.

Which of the following factors is LEAST relevant when evaluating the security of a web application's session management?

The complexity of the application's client-side JavaScript code. (correct)
The entropy of the session identifiers and their resistance to prediction.
The measures in place to prevent session fixation attacks.
The secure configuration of cookies, including 'HttpOnly' and 'Secure' flags.

What is the primary risk associated with leaving debugging features enabled in a production web application?

Slowing down the application's performance due to verbose logging.
Incompatibility with certain web browsers, reducing accessibility.
Exposing internal system details leading to potential exploits. (correct)
Causing unpredictable application behavior due to resource over-utilization.

How does the principle of least privilege apply to session management in web applications?

<p>Granting users the minimum set of permissions necessary to perform their tasks within a session. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies provides the MOST robust defense against session fixation attacks?

<p>Regenerating the session ID upon successful user authentication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Session Timeout Message

A prompt indicating the user's session has expired and they need to log in again.

Username and Password Fields

Areas for users to input their credentials to gain access to a system.

Show/Hide Password Feature

A visual toggle that allows users to reveal or hide their password for verification.

Get Mobile Password?

An option/button that redirects/helps users to retrieve their password, often via SMS or alternative verification methods.

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Login Using Google

Alternative ways to log in using existing accounts from other platforms, simplifying the authentication process.