Security Tips
Security Tip: Use the Alpine.js CSP Build!
[Tip#68] If you use Alpine and a CSP on your app, you'll want to use the new CSP-friendly build to avoid needing `unsafe-eval` in your policies.
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Security Tip: Don't Use nl2br()!
[Tip#67] As useful as it sounds, nl2br() can potentially leave you open to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities... you should reach for CSS instead!
In Depth
In Depth: Introducing Random
[InDepth#22] Random generates cryptographically secure random values in a range of different formats through a simple helper package for PHP.
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Security Tip: Use HMAC Hashes To Verify Data
[Tip#66] For those situations where you need to generate a repeatable hash or signature, reach for HMAC, rather than MD5 or SHA1.
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Security Tip: Do You Really Need a Hash for That?
[Tip#65] Before you reach for a hashing function, stop and think about what you're hashing and why you're hashing it...
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Security Tip: Escape Output with e(), htmlspecialchars(), & htmlentities()!
[Tip#64] Do you know the difference between `e()`, `htmlspecialchars()`, & `htmlentities()`? Can we just use `e()` for everything?
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Security Tip: Is `strip_tags()` Secure?
[Tip#63] PHP includes a some really handy security-focused functions, but you need to know how to use them correctly, or you risk leaving a significant vulnerability waiting to be exploited! 😱
In Depth
In Depth: Securing Apps on Forge
[InDepth#21] I've had this question many times, so let me take you through the steps I follow when provisioning and securing apps on Forge.
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Security Tip: Protect Your .env File!
[Tip#62] Search engines like to snoop on all of your files, so be careful what you leave lying around.
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Security Tip: Don't Log Sensitive Data!
[Tip#61] While it's tempting to throw everything into logs, keep in mind where your logs end up → plain text files, 3rd party collectors, passed around the development team, etc...
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Security Tip: Hide Sensitive Parameters from Stack Traces
[Tip#60] Stack traces are essential for debugging complex (and even simple) issues, but there is a risk that something sensitive might be exposed within your trace... Let's ensure that doesn't happen!
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Security Tip: Disable Debug Mode on World-accessible Apps
[Tip#59] It may seem obvious, you'd be surprised just how often I come across websites where debug mode is enabled!