php|architect's Guide to PHP Security|

by Ilia Alshanetsky

With the number of security flaws and exploits discovered and released every day constantly on the rise, knowing how to write secure and reliable applications is become more and more important every day. Written by Ilia Alshanetsky, one of the foremost experts on PHP security in the world, php|architect's Guide to PHP Security focuses on providing you with all the tools and knowledge you need to both secure your existing applications and writing new systems with security in mind. This book gives you a step-by-step guide to each security-related topic, providing you with real-world examples of proper coding practices and their implementation in PHP in an accurate, concise and complete way. Provides techniques applicable to any version of PHP, including 4.x and 5.x Includes a step-by-step guide to securing your applications Includes a comprehensive coverage of security design Teaches you how to defend yourself from hackers Shows you how to distract hackers with a "tar pit" to help you fend off potential attacks

197 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2005

Reviews

[Goce Bonev · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too basic...

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a compilation of techniques. My only complaint about books of this type is that they cannot impart a greater philosophy. If the techniques help, great. But that's all you're gonna get.

[Rachel Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stuff to think about regarding PHP security

[Dejan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a nice checklist precautions to take when developing PHP apps.