Chapter 13: Security Patterns in Modern Applications

In this section

• 13.1 Introduction to Security in Software Design
  • The Importance of Security in Software Development: Protecting Data, Ensuring Trust, and Maintaining Compliance
    Explore the critical role of security in software development, emphasizing data protection, trust maintenance, and legal compliance. Learn about cyber threats, security breaches, and the integration of security in the SDLC.
  • Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC): Integrating Security into Every Phase
    Explore the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) and learn how to integrate security into each phase of the software development process. Discover best practices, tools, and techniques to ensure robust security in modern applications.
  • Common Security Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies in JavaScript and TypeScript
    Explore common security vulnerabilities in web applications and learn strategies to mitigate them using JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Secure Design Principles: Least Privilege, Defense in Depth, and More
    Explore fundamental principles of secure design in software development, including Least Privilege, Defense in Depth, and Fail-Safe Defaults, with practical examples and best practices.
• 13.2 Authentication and Authorization Patterns
  • Secure Authentication Mechanisms: Best Practices and Implementation
    Explore secure authentication mechanisms in JavaScript and TypeScript, covering best practices, multi-factor authentication, OAuth 2.0, session management, JWTs, and more.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Permission Management
    Explore the intricacies of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Permission Management, focusing on design, implementation, and best practices in JavaScript and TypeScript applications.
  • Implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Federation: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore the intricacies of implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Federation in modern applications, focusing on protocols like SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect. Learn how to integrate with identity providers, manage security, and ensure compliance.
  • Token-Based Authentication and Secure Session Management
    Explore the use of tokens, such as JWTs, for stateless authentication and session management in modern applications. Learn about secure token handling, best practices, and implementation strategies.
• 13.3 Input Validation and Data Sanitization Patterns
  • Validating User Input: Ensuring Security and Data Integrity
    Explore the critical role of input validation in securing modern applications. Learn techniques for validating user input, preventing injection attacks, and ensuring data integrity using JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Preventing Injection Attacks: Strategies and Best Practices
    Explore comprehensive strategies to prevent injection attacks in JavaScript and TypeScript applications, including SQL, NoSQL, LDAP, and OS command injections.
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Prevention: Comprehensive Guide for JavaScript and TypeScript
    Explore the intricacies of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, their types, and comprehensive strategies for prevention in modern web applications using JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Protection: Safeguarding Your Applications
    Explore comprehensive strategies for defending against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks in modern web applications using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 13.4 Secure Communication and Data Protection
  • Encryption and Key Management: Protecting Data with Encryption and Key Management Strategies
    Explore the critical role of encryption and key management in safeguarding sensitive data in modern applications. Learn about symmetric and asymmetric encryption, secure key storage, and best practices for managing encryption keys.
  • Implementing HTTPS and TLS: Securing Communication in Modern Applications
    Explore the critical role of HTTPS and TLS in securing web communications, learn to implement SSL/TLS certificates, configure servers, and ensure robust encryption practices.
  • Securing APIs and Web Services: Best Practices and Design Patterns
    Explore essential strategies and design patterns for securing APIs and web services, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and more.
  • Secure Storage and Data Privacy: Protecting Data at Rest and Ensuring Compliance
    Explore strategies for secure data storage and privacy protection, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA.