Conclusion

Recap

Congratulations on completing this course! Here is what we learned:

• We started with a high-level overview of the world of security. We learned basic examples of security exploits, XSS, CSRF, and spoofing.

• Next, we looked into the details of security exploits, how they happen, and how to spot them in popular frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.

• With XSS, we examined three separate features: User Profiles, a Blog Application, and Product Reviews, each built using a different framework. We learned how to prevent XSS attacks.

• In the CSRF section, we discussed form submissions, payment processes, user settings, and how to prevent CSRF security mistakes.

• We finished our practical course with spoofing and understood how to identify it. Then, we developed a member Invitation Code, Access Code, and Promo Code feature free of spoofing vulnerabilities.

• We concluded the course with practical day-to-day security problems like phishing or data mismanagement.

Beyond the course

Security is not a destination but a continuous journey. The landscape of cyber threats evolves rapidly, with new vulnerabilities and attack vectors emerging daily. What’s secure today might be vulnerable tomorrow, so maintaining a proactive learning mindset is essential.

Stay informed

There are various ways to stay up-to-date and secure; here are some of them:

• Subscribe to security newsletters (OWASP, Security Weekly, KrebsOnSecurity).

• Follow security researchers and experts on professional networks.

• Join security-focused communities on platforms like Reddit (r/netsec, r/security).

• Monitor CVE databases for new vulnerabilities.

Hands-on practice

If you want to get more practical experience:

• Set up a personal security lab.

• Participate in bug bounty programs.

• Practice on legitimate platforms like HackTheBox or TryHackMe.

• Contribute to open-source security tools.

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