PHP Application Security

The book "PHP Application Security" is a practical guide that will help you turn vulnerable code into reliable protection against the most common cyberattacks. In the modern web, security is not an option but a mandatory requirement, and this book will be your reliable guide in the world of protecting PHP projects.

Who is this book for?

• Beginning PHP developers who want to write secure code from the start.
• Experienced programmers who want to systematize their knowledge of web security.
• Team leads and architects responsible for project security.
• Anyone who uses PHP and wants to protect their applications from hacking.

What will you learn from this book?

• How XSS attacks work and how to defend against them using output escaping.
• How to prevent SQL injections using prepared statements and ORM.
• How to set up protection against CSRF attacks using tokens.
• How to securely work with files, sessions, and cookies.
• How to organize reliable authentication and password management.
• How to protect APIs and REST services from unauthorized access.
• How to apply HTTPS, Content Security Policy, and other modern security mechanisms.
• How to conduct security audits and test applications for vulnerabilities.

Book features:

• Real code examples with explanations.
• Practical exercises to reinforce the material.
• Checklists for application security verification.
• Focus on current PHP versions (8.x).
• Coverage of typical mistakes developers make.

This book does not just list vulnerabilities — it teaches you to think like a security specialist. You will learn to anticipate attacks, build security at the architecture level, and apply industry best practices. After reading, you will be able to confidently protect your projects, save time on fixing errors, and increase user trust in your product.

Whether you are writing a simple blog or a complex enterprise application — knowledge of PHP application security will become your competitive advantage. Start protecting your code today!