Pro PHP Security: From Application Security Principles to the Implementation of XSS Defenses

by Chris Snyder, Thomas Myer, Michael Southwell

PHP security, just like PHP itself, has advanced. Updated for PHP 5.3, the second edition of this authoritative PHP security book covers foundational PHP security topics like SQL injection, XSS, user authentication, and secure PHP development. Chris Snyder and Tom Myer also delve into recent developments like mobile security, the impact of JavaScript, and the advantages of recent PHP hardening efforts. Pro PHP Security, Second Edition will serve as your complete guide for taking defensive and proactive security measures within your PHP applications. Beginners in secure programming will find a lot of material on secure PHP development, the basics of encryption, secure protocols, as well as how to reconcile the demands of server-side and web application security.

Genres: Nonfiction

386 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2010

Reviews

[Carole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely more thorough and up-to-date than most PHP security books. You should still visit StackOverflow just in case (and as time wears on, to stay up-to-date), but this book is surprisingly useful.

[Mohamed · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good i love it pretty simple .