As user demand is changing to require 24/7 availability of services, businesses are evolving to go into online mode and adopting web application models. Web applications also help a company to gain a global customer base. Businesses such as online banking and e-commerce websites are always available, and they deal with customers' sensitive data such as payment information and payer identity.
Now, web applications are central to any business, and these applications are exposed to the world. Web applications can have vulnerabilities, which makes them exposed to cyber-attacks and data breaches. Let's explore some common web vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
