Full Stack Python Security / Dennis Byrne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byrne, Dennis, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Python (Computer program language).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Manning Publications, 2021.

Summary:

Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance teaches you everything you need to secure Python and Django-based web apps. In it, seasoned security pro Dennis Byrne demystifies complex security terms and algorithms. Starting with a clear review of cryptographic foundations, you'll learn how to implement layers of defense, secure user authentication and third-party access, and protect your applications against common hacks.

Contents:

1. Defense in depth - 2. Hashing - 3. Keyed hashing - 4. Symmetric encryption - 5. Asymmetric encryption - 6. Transport layer security - 7. HTTP session management - 8. User authentication - 9. User password management - 10. Authorization - 11. OAuth - 12. Working with the operating system - 13. Never trust input - 14. Cross-site scripting attacks - 15. Content security policy - 16. Cross-site request forgery - 17. Cross-origin resource sharing - 18. Clickjacking.

Notes:

Description based on: online resource; title from PDF information screen (Manning Publications, viewed February 16, 2023).

ISBN:

1-61729-882-4