“The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook” is a comprehensive guide written by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto, often considered a bible for security professionals and web application developers.
The book provides detailed insights into the world of web application security, covering topics such as web application architecture, common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), as well as advanced techniques for discovering and exploiting security flaws.
With practical examples, real-world scenarios, and hands-on techniques, this handbook equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks within web applications. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone involved in securing web applications or interested in understanding the techniques used by hackers to compromise web systems.