ARTICLES, FAQs and WHITE PAPERS
Security for Web Developers
Basic overview prepared as background for a Webgrrls-LA chat on Dec 12, 2000 by Dan Kegel. Good for beginners (though a little dated)

 

Lincoln Stein's WWW Security FAQ ***GREAT!!

eXtropia article: "Perhaps the best source for information on writing safe CGI scripts"

The fact that his site which was formerly on a MIT site is now on the w3.org page is an even bigger endorsement.

 

*****GREAT!!!
Another jackpot of information including
  • Top Ten Most Critical Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • FAQ on Web Applications Security
  • OWASP Guide to Building Secure Web Applications and Web Services (book!)

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    Jackpot collection of multiple white papers from different vendors including Microsoft, must register to access (free)

     

    Top Provider of SSL IDs and Certificates, must register to access white papers. Especially meant for beginners thinking about putting their stores online.
  • Establish Trust to Protect and Grow Your Online Business
  • Building an E-Commerce Trust Infrastructure SSL Server Certificates and Online Payment Services
  • Guide to Securing Your Web Site for Business
  • Find out your Web site’s top five security issues

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    Lock Down Your Website

    Contributed by Dan Wellman 2004-06-01 from devhead.com

    With all the benefits of e-commerce there are dangers such as identity theft for consumers and cyber attacks on websites. Site owners need take preventative measures. Wellman presents some security procedures and scripts for PHP driven sites.

    Easy to follow and complete with specific advice and code you can use

     

    SSL Review and Which SSL
    Both sites help you compare SSL providers side by side