Secure your ASP.NET applications before you get hacked! This practical guide includes secure coding techniques with annotated examples and full coverage of built-in ASP.NET Core security tools.
In ASP.NET Core Security , you will learn how to:
Understand and recognize common web app attacks Implement attack countermeasures Use testing and scanning tools and libraries Activate built-in browser security features from ASP.NET Take advantage of .NET and ASP.NET Core security APIs Manage passwords to minimize damage from a data leak Securely store application secrets
ASP.NET Core Security teaches you the skills and countermeasures you need to keep your ASP.NET Core apps secure from the most common web application attacks. With this collection of practical techniques, you will be able to anticipate risks and introduce practices like testing as regular security checkups. You’ll be fascinated as the author explores real-world security breaches, including rogue Firefox extensions and Adobe password thefts. The examples present universal security best practices with a sharp focus on the unique needs of ASP.NET Core applications.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the technology Your ASP.NET Core applications are under attack now. Are you ready? Th ere are specific countermeasures you can apply to keep your company out of the headlines. This book demonstrates exactly how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications, including safe browser interactions, recognizing common threats, and deploying the framework’s unique security APIs.
About the book ASP.NET Core Security is a realistic guide to securing your web applications. It starts on the dark side, exploring case studies of cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and other weapons used by hackers. As you go, you’ll learn how to implement countermeasures, activate browser security features, minimize attack damage, and securely store application secrets. Detailed ASP.NET Core code samples in C# show you how each technique looks in practice.
What's inside
Understand and recognize common web app attacks Testing tools, helper libraries, and scanning tools Activate built-in browser security features Take advantage of .NET and ASP.NET Core security APIs Manage passwords to minimize damage from a data leak
About the reader For experienced ASP.NET Core web developers.
About the author Christian Wenz is a web pioneer, consultant, and entrepreneur.
Table of Contents
PART 1 FIRST STEPS 1 On web application security PART 2 MITIGATING COMMON ATTACKS 2 Cross-site scripting (XSS) 3 Attacking session management 4 Cross-site request forgery 5 Unvalidated data 6 SQL injection (and other injections) PART 3 SECURE DATA STORAGE 7 Storing secrets 8 Handling passwords PART 4 CONFIGURATION 9 HTTP headers 10 Error handling 11 Logging and health checks PART 5 AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION 12 Securing web applications with ASP.NET Core Identity 13 Securing APIs and single page applications PART 6 SECURITY AS A PROCESS 14 Secure dependencies 15 Audit tools 16 OWASP Top 10
Review
"The best book I've found on ASP.NET security. Goes into details that I never even thought about, which is a little scary. Great job!" --Tom Gueth, Binary Star Technology "If you care about security, you need to read this book." --Darren Gillis, Alibi Software "Even experienced security professionals will learn something new from this book." --Dorogoy Dmitry Sergevich, One Inc "Clear and detailed. This book is a joy, and I highly recommend it for beginners and advanced developers alike." --Nik Rimington, Spindogs "Write secure code by thinking how others will try to break it." --Marcin Sęk, e-Xim IT
About the Author
Christian Wenz is a web pioneer, technology specialist, and entrepreneur. Since 1999, he has written over 100 books on web technologies and related topics, which have been translated into ten languages. In his day job, he consults enterprises on digitization and Industry 4.0. A fixture at international developer conferences, he has presented on three continents. Christian has been an MVP for ASP.NET since 2004, is the lead author of the official PHP certification, and sporadically contributes to OSS projects. He holds university degrees in computer science and business informatics and is a two-time recipient of a Knuth award check.
Secure your ASP.NET applications before you get hacked! This practical guide includes secure coding techniques with annotated examples and full coverage of built-in ASP.NET Core security tools.
In ASP.NET Core Security , you will learn how to:
Understand and recognize common web app attacks
Implement attack countermeasures
Use testing and scanning tools and libraries
Activate built-in browser security features from ASP.NET
Take advantage of .NET and ASP.NET Core security APIs
Manage passwords to minimize damage from a data leak
Securely store application secrets
ASP.NET Core Security teaches you the skills and countermeasures you need to keep your ASP.NET Core apps secure from the most common web application attacks. With this collection of practical techniques, you will be able to anticipate risks and introduce practices like testing as regular security checkups. You’ll be fascinated as the author explores real-world security breaches, including rogue Firefox extensions and Adobe password thefts. The examples present universal security best practices with a sharp focus on the unique needs of ASP.NET Core applications.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the technology
Your ASP.NET Core applications are under attack now. Are you ready? Th ere are specific countermeasures you can apply to keep your company out of the headlines. This book demonstrates exactly how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications, including safe browser interactions, recognizing common threats, and deploying the framework’s unique security APIs.
About the book
ASP.NET Core Security is a realistic guide to securing your web applications. It starts on the dark side, exploring case studies of cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and other weapons used by hackers. As you go, you’ll learn how to implement countermeasures, activate browser security features, minimize attack damage, and securely store application secrets. Detailed ASP.NET Core code samples in C# show you how each technique looks in practice.
What's inside
Understand and recognize common web app attacks
Testing tools, helper libraries, and scanning tools
Activate built-in browser security features
Take advantage of .NET and ASP.NET Core security APIs
Manage passwords to minimize damage from a data leak
About the reader
For experienced ASP.NET Core web developers.
About the author
Christian Wenz is a web pioneer, consultant, and entrepreneur.
Table of Contents
PART 1 FIRST STEPS
1 On web application security
PART 2 MITIGATING COMMON ATTACKS
2 Cross-site scripting (XSS)
3 Attacking session management
4 Cross-site request forgery
5 Unvalidated data
6 SQL injection (and other injections)
PART 3 SECURE DATA STORAGE
7 Storing secrets
8 Handling passwords
PART 4 CONFIGURATION
9 HTTP headers
10 Error handling
11 Logging and health checks
PART 5 AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
12 Securing web applications with ASP.NET Core Identity
13 Securing APIs and single page applications
PART 6 SECURITY AS A PROCESS
14 Secure dependencies
15 Audit tools
16 OWASP Top 10
Review
"The best book I've found on ASP.NET security. Goes into details that I never even thought about, which is a little scary. Great job!"
--Tom Gueth, Binary Star Technology
"If you care about security, you need to read this book."
--Darren Gillis, Alibi Software
"Even experienced security professionals will learn something new from this book."
--Dorogoy Dmitry Sergevich, One Inc
"Clear and detailed. This book is a joy, and I highly recommend it for beginners and advanced developers alike."
--Nik Rimington, Spindogs
"Write secure code by thinking how others will try to break it."
--Marcin Sęk, e-Xim IT
About the Author
Christian Wenz is a web pioneer, technology specialist, and entrepreneur. Since 1999, he has written over 100 books on web technologies and related topics, which have been translated into ten languages. In his day job, he consults enterprises on digitization and Industry 4.0. A fixture at international developer conferences, he has presented on three continents. Christian has been an MVP for ASP.NET since 2004, is the lead author of the official PHP certification, and sporadically contributes to OSS projects. He holds university degrees in computer science and business informatics and is a two-time recipient of a Knuth award check.