Introduction to PHP Application Security

In this chapter, we will be discussing the general nature of application security and its importance in the context of PHP. In the security ecosystem, software engineers play a crucial role, and we will learn about their responsibilities in this evolving space of security-based development. Then we will touch base on the impact of security vulnerabilities while building PHP applications, learn about common attack vectors and threats. Finally, we will learn how to employ the principles of secure application development in PHP.