What is the purpose of CSRF tokens and how do they protect against CSRF attacks?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks pose a significant threat to web applications, making it important for developers to implement effective countermeasures. One such countermeasure is the use of CSRF tokens, which serve a specific purpose in protecting against CSRF attacks. In this answer, we will consider the purpose of CSRF tokens and how they safeguard
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Server security: safe coding practices, Examination review
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CSRF, CSRF Tokens, Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Server-side Protection, Web Application Security