Testing and Securing Web Applications - 9780367333751

CRC Press

Testing and Securing Web ApplicationsAuthor(s): Ravi Das, Greg Johnson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367333751, 978-0367333751\nSynopsis\nWeb applications occupy a large space within the IT infrastructure of a business or a corporation. They simply just dont touch a front end or a back end; todays web apps impact just about every corner of it. Todays web apps have become complex, which has made them a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks. As a result, web apps must be literally tested from the inside and out in terms of security before they can be deployed and launched to the public for business transactions to occur. The primary objective of this book is to address those specific areas that require testing before a web app can be considered to be completely secure. The book specifically examines five key areas:\nNetwork security: This encompasses the various network components that are involved in or.