Cybersecurity Glossary

Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is an online non-profit community that aims to improve software security.

Since 2003, OWASP has periodically published a Top 10 list of the most critical and common web application security risks. The data behind the list comes from many sources including security vendors, consultants, and organizations.

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OWASP API Top 10 2023: Risks and How to Mitigate Them

The OWASP API Security Project provides guidelines, tools, and resources to help developers and security professionals secure their APIs against threats.

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8 API Security Testing Methods and How to Choose

API security testing focuses on evaluating the security mechanisms of application programming interfaces (APIs).

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Web Application Security: Risks, Technologies & Best Practices

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