PHP Application Security: Protection from Hackers and Vulnerabilities

In modern web development, security is not an option, but a mandatory requirement. The book "PHP Application Security" is a practical guide that will help you turn vulnerable code into a reliable, secure system. The author, Alexey Voronov, shares years of experience and proven techniques that can be immediately applied in real projects.

What is this book about?

The book covers all key aspects of PHP application security:

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): how attackers inject malicious code and how to properly escape output
• SQL Injection: protection techniques using prepared statements and parameterized queries
• CSRF Attacks: mechanisms for protecting forms and sessions from cross-site request forgery
• Session Management: secure data storage, protection against session fixation and hijacking
• Authentication and Authorization: reliable password hashing methods, role and permission systems
• Data Encryption: working with OpenSSL, secure storage of confidential information
• Secure File Handling: protection against path traversal, risk-free file uploads

Who is this book for?

• PHP developers of any level who want to write secure code
• Team Leads and architects responsible for project security
• Beginner programmers who want to learn best practices from the start
• Anyone preparing applications for a security audit or PCI DSS compliance

What will you learn?

After reading this book, you will be able to:

• Identify and eliminate the most common vulnerabilities in PHP code
• Configure secure server and PHP environment settings
• Implement protection against attacks at all application levels
• Conduct code reviews with a focus on security
• Use modern libraries and frameworks to enhance security
• Properly handle external APIs and user input

The book is written in accessible language, contains numerous code examples and practical exercises. All examples are relevant for PHP 8.x and compatible with popular frameworks (Laravel, Symfony).

Don't wait until your project gets hacked — learn to protect it in advance. "PHP Application Security" will become your reliable companion in the world of secure web development.