Increasing website attacks make JavaScript security a priority for any business. Here are 10 JavaScript security best practices for business to help protect from e-skimming or other types of client-side attacks and to ensure improved web application client-side security.
You might think of Star Wars as a movie reserved for geeks, but what if I told you that there are deep life lessons that can be applied to developer security practices? Get your lightsaber ready and prepare to dive into JavaScript security! Star Wars is an epic space-based film series written and directed by George Lucas that often needs no introduction. I’m a fan myself, and personally relate to many of the quotes shared by Jedi Knights in the movie series.
Recent research studies demonstrate that software supply chain attacks are on the upswing—by almost 300% in 2021 alone. To avoid attacks related to open-source libraries and JavaScript, businesses need to understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with JavaScript supply chain attacks.
E-commerce companies are among the businesses most at risk for cyberattacks. High-dollar customer purchases combined with easy-to-hack, JavaScript-based websites are a threat actor’s dream come true. Building a solid e-commerce program means taking some time to understand e-commerce website security, including threats and protective measures.
JavaScript is a great programming tool, but JavaScript security problems can cause significant damage to organizations and their customers. To help cybersecurity professionals and software developers better understand everything they need to know to improve JavaScript security, we’ve developed a free, comprehensive e-book, The Ultimate Guide to JavaScript Security.
JavaScript code—used in 98% of all global websites–is a notable contributor to the ongoing software supply chain attack problems. In fact, vulnerable or malicious JavaScript is likely responsible for a sizable portion of the increase in attacks during 2021.