PHP - Application Security

"Description :

While PHP remains one of the most popular server-side scripting languages globally, its widespread use can introduce security challenges. Many PHP applications leverage shared libraries or code snippets. If a vulnerability is discovered in one of these shared components, all applications that depend on it become susceptible to attack. This course dives into the essential concepts of application security for PHP, empowering you to write more secure and robust applications.



Learning outcomes:

1. Identify common security vulnerabilities in PHP applications, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
2. Implement best practices to secure your PHP applications, including:
Keeping your PHP version up-to-date
Using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
Validating all user input
Using URL encoding
Securing sessions and cookies
Logging errors securely
Understand the importance of secure coding practices in PHP"