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Building Secure Website

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CYBER GYAN VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC),


Noida
Submitted By:
A.C.Sivakami
Project Trainee, (July-August) 2024
TOPIC NAME
Building a Secure Website: Develop
website using best practices for web
security.(Use secure coding principles,
user authentication, and session
management.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
• Develop a website that implements best practices for web security by
focusing on:
• Secure Coding Principles: To prevent common vulnerabilities such as SQL
injection and XSS.
• User Authentication: Implement secure login mechanisms like multi-factor
authentication and strong password policies.
• Session Management: Ensure sessions are secure, avoiding session hijacking
or fixation through techniques like secure cookies and session expiration.
TECHNOLOGY/TOOLS TO BE USED
•Frontend:
•HTML, CSS, JavaScript
•Backend:
•Python (Django), PHP, or Node.js
•Database:
•MySQL or MongoDB
•Security:
•HTTPS (SSL/TLS)
•bcrypt (for password hashing)
•Authentication:
•OAuth 2.0, JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
•Session Management:
•Secure Cookies and Session Timeout
ABOUT THE ATTACK/TOPIC/PROBLEM
STATEMENT
Web Security Threats:
Websites are often targeted by attackers using vulnerabilities like:
•SQL Injection: Attacks that exploit database queries.
•Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Injects malicious scripts into web pages.
•Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Tricks users into performing actions without their
knowledge.
Why It's Important:
•Protect user data and privacy.
•Prevent unauthorized access and attacks.
•Ensure the website remains available and reliable.
Goal:
Implement secure coding, authentication, and session management to prevent these attacks.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS BEHIND THE PROBLEM(TELL ABOUT
THE ISSUES WHY THIS PROBLEM/ATTACKS ARE HAPPENING)
•Lack of Input Validation:
•User inputs aren't properly checked, leading to vulnerabilities like SQL Injection.
•Weak Authentication:
•Simple or easily guessable passwords, and lack of multi-factor authentication, make
it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access.
•Poor Session Management:
•Insecure cookies, no session expiration, or improper session ID handling, can lead to
session hijacking.
•Outdated or Unpatched Software:
•Failing to update web frameworks and software regularly leaves security loopholes
open.
•Improper Data Encryption:
•Sensitive data like passwords or user information isn't encrypted, making it
vulnerable to theft.
•Insecure Third-Party Integrations:
•Vulnerabilities in external services or APIs used by the website can be exploited by
attackers.
SUGGEST SOME POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS/COUNTERMEASURES
•Input Validation & Sanitization:
•Validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL Injection and XSS attacks.
•Strong User Authentication:
•Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and enforce strong password policies.
•Secure Session Management:
•Use secure cookies (HTTPOnly, SameSite) and implement session expiration and ID
regeneration after login.
•Regular Software Updates:
•Keep web frameworks, libraries, and software up to date to patch security vulnerabilities.
•Data Encryption:
•Encrypt sensitive data like passwords using bcrypt and secure communications with SSL/TLS
(HTTPS).
•Security Testing:
•Regularly perform vulnerability scans (e.g., OWASP ZAP) and penetration testing to identify
and fix security gaps.
•Use of Secure APIs:
•Ensure all third-party services and APIs follow secure standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0).
THANKYOU

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