As a Software Lighthouse customer, you can trust that your web apps and websites are in good hands. Our team of expert cybersecurity experts regularly checks the health of your servers and scans for vulnerabilities. We also have a proprietary automatic data backup system to keep your data safe. Lets have closer look aboth the theats you can face and what we can do about it.
Web application security threats
| Threat | Description |
|---|---|
| Insecure design | Flaws in the design of a web application that can be exploited by attackers. |
| SQL injection | An attack where malicious SQL code is injected into a web application, allowing the attacker to access and modify data in the database. |
| Faulty access control | A web application that does not properly restrict access to its resources, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive data or functionality. |
| Authorization failure | A web application that does not properly authorize users to perform certain actions, allowing unauthorized users to perform privileged actions. |
| Security misconfiguration | A web application that is not configured securely, leaving it vulnerable to attack. |
| Outdated components | Web applications that use outdated components, such as third-party libraries or frameworks, which may contain known vulnerabilities. |
| Security logging and monitoring failures | A web application that does not properly log and monitor security events, making it difficult to detect and respond to attacks. |
| Server-side request forgery | An attack where an attacker tricks a web application into making unauthorized requests to other servers. |
| Credential stuffing | An attack where an attacker uses a list of compromised user credentials to gain unauthorized access to multiple online accounts. |
| Software and data integrity failures | A web application that does not properly verify the integrity of its software and data, which can allow attackers to inject malicious code or data. |
Here are some additional tips for protecting your web apps and websites from cyber attacks:
- Implement secure design principles throughout the development lifecycle. This includes things like input validation, data encryption, and secure coding practices.
- Use strong authentication and authorization measures. This will help to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your web apps and websites.
- Keep your software and components up to date. This includes both the software that runs your web apps and websites, as well as any third-party libraries or frameworks that you use.
- Configure your web apps and websites securely. This includes things like disabling unnecessary features, setting strong passwords, and using secure protocols.
- Implement security logging and monitoring. This will help you to detect and respond to security incidents quickly and effectively.
Here are some specific ways that Software Lighthouse can help you to improve the cybersecurity of your web apps and websites:
- Server health checks: We regularly check the health of your servers to identify any potential security risks.
- Vulnerability scanning: We scan your web apps and websites for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
- Automatic data backups: We have a proprietary automatic data backup system that will keep your data safe in the event of a security breach or other disaster.
- Security consulting: Our team of cybersecurity experts can provide you with advice and guidance on how to improve the security of your web apps and websites.
If you have any questions or concerns about the cybersecurity of your web apps and websites, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you protect your business from cyber attacks.
Additional tips for businesses:
- Educate your employees about cybersecurity best practices. This includes things like how to create strong passwords, spot phishing emails, and avoid other common social engineering attacks.
- Have a plan in place for responding to security incidents. This plan should include steps for identifying, containing, and eradicating security breaches.
- Purchase cybersecurity insurance. This can help you to recover from the financial losses associated with a security breach.
By following these tips, you can help to protect your web apps and websites from cyber attacks and keep your business safe.