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Springer Pro PHP Security From Application Security Principles to the Implementation of XSS Defenses 2011 Edition by Chris Snyder, Thomas Myer, Michael Southwell
PHP security, just like PHP itself, has advanced. Updated for PHP 5.3, the second edition of this authoritative PHP security book covers foundational PHP security topics like SQL injection, XSS, user authentication, and secure PHP development. Chris Snyder and Tom Myer also delve into recent developments like mobile security, the impact of JavaScript, and the advantages of recent PHP hardening efforts. Pro PHP Security, Second Edition will serve as your complete guide for taking defensive and proactive security measures within your PHP applications. Beginners in secure programming will find a lot of material on secure PHP development, the basics of encryption, secure protocols, as well as how to reconcile the demands of server-side and web application security. Table of contents : - Why Is Secure Programming a Concern? Validating and Sanitizing User Input Preventing SQL Injection Preventing Cross-Site Scripting Preventing Remote Execution Enforcing Security for Temporary Files Preventing Session Hijacking Securing REST Services Using CAPTCHAs User Authentication, Authorization, and Logging Preventing Data Loss Safe Execution of System and Remote Procedure Calls Securing Unix Securing Your Database Using Encryption Securing Network Connections: SSL and SSH Final Recommendations