Web Application Security: A Pragmatic Exposé

Abstract

Many individuals, organizations, and industries rely on web applications for the daily operations of their businesses. With the increasing deployment and dependence on these applications, significant attention has been directed towards developing more accurate and secure mechanisms to safeguard them from malicious web-based attacks. The slow adoption of the latest security protocols, coupled with the utilization of inaccurate and inadequately tested security measures, has hindered the establishment of efficient and effective security measures for web apps. This paper reviews recent research and their recommendations for web security over the last four years. It identifies code injection as one of the recent most prevalent web-based attacks. The recommendations presented in this paper offer a practical guide, enabling individuals and security personnel across various industries and organizations to implement tested and proven security measures for web applications. Furthermore, it serves as a roadmap for security developers, aiding them in creating more accurate and quantifiable measures and mechanisms for web security .