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5 practical tips to secure your web applications

Posted on : 25-10-2007 | By : admin | In : PHP, Research, Security

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security.jpgKeep these practical tips in mind when developing code for your web applications. Examples shown are written in PHP and can be implemented in any language.

  1. Prevent SQL Injection attacks
  2. Provide additional security with backend validations
  3. Validate Combo Box and List Box data
  4. Convert HTML code into its entity form
  5. Capture errors and show custom error page