In Depth
In Depth: Storing Environment Variables Safely
[InDepth#17] Let's dive deep into the wonderful world of storing environment variables safely, looking at the different options Laravel supports and some "industry best practices".
Security Tips
Security Tip: Test for Missing Authorisation
[Tip#48] We write tests for everything else, so why not write tests for authorisation as well?
Security Tips
Security Tip: Getting Started with Content Security Policies
[Tip#47] Setting up a CSP doesn't have to be a daunting task! Let's take a look at a tips for getting started with CSPs, without breaking anything!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Security Headers are Layers of Defence
[Tip#46] Security headers add important layers of defence to your apps, preventing data leaks, XSS and CSRF attacks, clickjacking, and more... Why are you leaving your apps unprotected?
In Depth
In Depth: What Are Insecure Functions?
[InDepth#16] According to random folks on the internet (i.e. social media), "insecure functions" are a wide and varied concept. Let's take a look at the common themes across the different ideas...
Security Tips
Security Tip: Replace Simple Dependencies
[Tip#45] The more dependencies your project has, the higher your risk of supply-chain attack is, and the less you're aware of what code is actually running...
Security Tips
Security Tip: Avoiding XSS with HtmlString
[Tip#44] Check out that one simple trick... I mean... This is my favourite way to avoid XSS.
Security Tips
Security Tip: Don't Forget Rate Limiting
[Tip#43] It's essential for limiting bot attacks, and don't forget it on other sensitive routes like authentication...
In Depth
In Depth: Mass-Assignment Vulnerabilities
[InDepth#15] There is a false confidence about mass-assignment vulnerabilities that hides how easy it is for them to occur and be exploited...
Security Tips
Security Tip: Validating Array Inputs
[Tip#42] Validating single values is easy, but what about arrays?
Security Tips
Security Tip: Use Subresource Integrity on Your Resources!
[Tip#14] What is Subresource Integrity and why is it so important for securing your site?