Easy, Powerful Techniques for Every Security Code PHP Developer Hackers specifically target PHP Web applications. Drawing on more than fifteen years experience in Web development, security, and training, Tricia and William Ballad show how security flaws can find their way into PHP code, and they identify the most common security mistakes made by PHP developers. Securing PHP Web Applications covers the most important aspects of PHP code security, from error handling and buffer overflows to input validation and filesystem access. The authors explode the myth that prevents PHP programmers from trying to secure their code and teach you how to write more secure code instinctively without sacrificing your software? Your own performance or productivity. Coverage includes Designing secure applications from scratch and enter the hole? in your application to? t rewrite from scratch Defend against hijacking, fixation, and the poisoning attacks that PHP can? t deny yourself Securing the server running on PHP code, including specific guidance for Apache, MySQL Server, IIS / SQL, and more Enforcing strict authentication and make the most of encryption Preventing dangerous cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks yourapplications systematic testing for safety, including detailed discussions of testing and automation PHP exploit Overcoming test known vulnerabilities in your third-party applications? re already running Tricia and William Ballad demystify PHP security by presenting realistic scenarios and code examples, practical checklists, detailed visuals, and more.