Application Security | Data Security

Hashing, Encryption, Encoding, and Obfuscation: Understanding the Differences

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In the realm of cybersecurity and data protection, four terms often surface: hashing, encryption, encoding, and obfuscation. While they may seem interchangeable at first glance, each serves a distinct purpose and offers unique advantages and limitations. There is often significant confusion around the differences between encryption, encoding, hashing, and obfuscation. Understanding the differences between these…

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Understanding the CIA Triad: The Foundation of Information Security

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it’s crucial to have a solid foundation to build upon. One such foundational concept is the CIA Triad, which stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. This framework serves as a cornerstone for designing, implementing, and managing information security within organizations. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the CIA…

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Securing a web API with Basic Authentication

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In today’s interconnected digital world, securing web APIs is most important. Whether you’re building a small-scale application or a large enterprise system, protecting your API endpoints is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of your services. One of the simplest yet effective methods for securing a web API is through Basic Authentication….

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OWASP Top Ten: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post, we’re going to talk about the number seven vulnerability from OWASP Top Ten which is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Cross-site scripting is one of the most common security vulnerability in web applications today. These vulnerabilities can have consequences such as tampering and sensitive data theft. OWASP (Open Web Application Security…

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OWASP Top Ten: Insecure Deserialization

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post, we’re going to talk about the number eight vulnerability from OWASP Top Ten – Insecure Deserialization. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. OWASP Foundation is globally recognized by developers as the first step towards more secure coding. It…

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Insufficient Logging And Monitoring

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post, we’re going to talk about the number ten vulnerability from OWASP Top Ten – Insufficient Logging And Monitoring. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. OWASP Foundation is globally recognized by developers as the first step towards more secure…

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OWASP Top 10 – Using Components With Known Vulnerabilities

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post, we’re going to talk about the number nine vulnerability from OWASP Top Ten – Using Components With Known Vulnerabilities. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software. OWASP Foundation is globally recognized by developers as the first step towards more…

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OWASP Top 10: Security Misconfiguration

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post, we’re going to talk about the number six vulnerability from OWASP Top Ten – Security Misconfiguration. We have already covered top five vulnerabilities in our previous posts – injection, broken authentication , sensitive data exposure, XML external entities and broken access control. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a nonprofit…

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Top 10 Tips for Smartphone Data Security

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Welcome to Secumantra! In this post we will discuss about a topic which is important for not only application developers but also to normal users of mobile devices. Mobile devices and smartphones have become so common in today’s world. In addition these devices are connected to internet and information is being exchanged continuously. This not…