Application security, OWASP best practices, authentication, encryption, and security auditing.
Security isn't a feature you bolt on — it's a property of how the system is built. These articles cover the practical security work that application developers actually need: authentication hardening, input validation, encryption patterns, dependency management, and the OWASP vulnerabilities that still catch experienced teams.
16 articles
Practical API security best practices — authentication schemes, rate limiting, input validation, output filtering, and the production security controls every API needs.
Authentication security fundamentals for web applications — password hashing, session management, MFA implementation, account lockout, and passkeys in 2026.
A deep dive into Content Security Policy implementation — building a strict CSP for modern JavaScript applications, handling violations, and migrating legacy apps without breaking them.
How CSRF attacks work, why SameSite cookies are not always sufficient, and the correct implementation of CSRF tokens for forms and single-page applications.
A developer's guide to data encryption — encrypting database fields, TLS in transit, key management patterns, and handling sensitive data in memory without leakage.
Manage dependency vulnerabilities effectively — npm audit, Dependabot, Software Bill of Materials, transitive dependencies, and building a sustainable update workflow for your team.
Build a systematic input validation strategy — schema validation with Zod, type coercion, allowlists vs. blocklists, file upload validation, and validation at every layer.
A developer-focused explanation of the OWASP Top 10 web application security risks — what each means in practice, why it happens, and how to prevent it in your code.
What penetration testing is, what it costs, how to prepare for one, what the report should contain, and when a small business actually needs a professional pentest.
Why credential rotation matters, what happens when you do not rotate, and how to implement automated secrets rotation for database passwords, API keys, and JWT secrets.
Configure HTTP security headers correctly — CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, Permissions-Policy, and every header that protects your web application from common attacks.
A practical guide to security testing web applications — SAST, DAST, manual testing techniques, tools, and building security testing into your development workflow.
SQL injection still ranks in OWASP Top 10 in 2026. Here is why it keeps happening, what the actual attack looks like, and the specific code patterns that prevent it completely.
The web security fundamentals every developer needs — threat modeling, the attacker's perspective, defense in depth, and the mindset shift that makes secure code second nature.
A developer's guide to XSS prevention — understanding reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS, how modern frameworks protect you, and where your code is still vulnerable.
A practical comparison of TypeScript authentication approaches in 2026 — Lucia, better-auth, NextAuth, and custom solutions — with clear guidance on when each makes sense.