Dummies guide to web application security

Overview

Web application security may seem like a complex, daunting task. This book is a quick guide to understanding how to make your website secure. It surveys the best steps for establishing a regular program to quickly find vulnerabilities in your site with a web application scanner.

After reading this book you'll know how to scan your web applications to quickly find vulnerabilities and remediate them for stronger security.

You will learn:
•Why web security matters
•How to establish a web app security program
•The benefits of automated scanning
•How automation can ease finding and fixing web app vulnerabilities