Tag: web applications
The Comprehensive LAMP Guide — Part 3 (PHP)
PHP, the "P" in LAMP, is a recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor. It is the most widely used programming language for Web applications...
Integrating Google App Engine and Eclipse
Ever wondered what Google App Engine and cloud computing is all about? Here's an easy way to try it out, by integrating it with...
Build Android Apps Using HTML with PhoneGap
With all the hubbub around Android, it's tempting to make an app yourself. But considerations like, "I don't know Java," or "I'm just a...
Securing Apache, Part 10: mod_security
Right from Part 1 of this series, we've covered the major types of attacks being done on Web applications -- and their security solutions....
The Comprehensive LAMP Guide — Part 2 (MySQL)
MySQL is the most widely used Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), and is the "M" in the LAMP stack. One of the main uses...
Web Application Penetration Testing Using Samurai
This article introduces you to penetration-testing of Web applications. Also included is some hands-on work with a Web-testing framework called Samurai.
Penetration testing, affectionately called...
Securing Apache, Part 9: Attacks that Target PHP-based Instances
Beginning with Part 1 of this series, we have covered all major attacks on Web applications and servers, with examples of vulnerable PHP code....
Securing Database Servers
With the ever-expanding data requirements for Web applications, database administrators often configure security parameters at the OS and database layer. Unfortunately, administrators seldom consider...
Securing Apache, Part 8: DoS & DDoS Attacks
In this part of the series, we focus on DoS/DDoS attacks, which have been among the major threats to Web servers since the beginning...
All You Need to Know About Web Application Frameworks
Jargon fills our everyday lives on the Internet. The days when HTML and JavaScript used to be "cool" technologies are long gone. They are...
