Explain the purpose of cookies in web applications and discuss the potential security risks associated with improper cookie handling.
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
Cookies are an essential component of web applications, serving various purposes that enhance user experience and enable personalized interactions. These small text files, stored on the user's device, are primarily used to store information about the user's browsing activities and preferences. In the context of web protocols like DNS, HTTP, cookies, and sessions, cookies play
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Web protocols, DNS, HTTP, cookies, sessions, Examination review
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Best Practices, Cookies, Cross-Site Scripting, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Improper Handling, Input Sanitization, Input Validation, Secure Cookie Attributes, Secure Session Management, Security Risks, Sensitive Information, Session Fixation, Session Hijacking, Session Tracking, Stateful Interactions, Targeted Advertising, Unauthorized Access, User Preferences, Web Applications, XSS Attacks
How does the web security model mitigate Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks?
Friday, 04 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The web security model employs various techniques to mitigate Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, which pose a significant threat to the security of web applications. CSRF attacks exploit the trust placed by a web application in a user's browser, allowing an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge or
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/ACSS Advanced Computer Systems Security, Network security, Web security model, Examination review
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Anti-CSRF Tokens, CSRF Attacks, Cybersecurity, Same Origin Policy, Secure Cookie Attributes, Web Security