Web Security: Common Vulnerabilities And Their Mitigation - The Open Web Application Security Project

The video introduces the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), highlighting its role as a community-driven initiative focused on web application security. It provides a tour of the OWASP website, emphasizing its free resources, including articles, tools, and methodologies. The video discusses various attack categories and the importance of cheat sheets for mitigation techniques. It also reviews the OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities, offering insights into common threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, and how developers can use OWASP resources to enhance their web security practices.

What is SQL injection and why is it considered a critical security threat?

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How does OWASP contribute to the community regarding web application security?

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What are some common mitigation techniques for cross-site scripting (XSS)?

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