FEDSA Secure Coding Practices for Frontend Devs

Front-end developers are now key players in application security. This talk explores secure coding practices, focusing on the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. We'll cover the most critical web application security risks and deep-dive into specific threats like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or Injection. Through practical examples, we'll demonstrate how these attacks work and, crucially, how to prevent them in your code. Learn coding techniques, best practices, and useful security testing tools. Understand the OWASP Top 10 and how to write secure front-end code. This talk empowers you to build robust, secure web applications. Learn how to prevent common vulnerabilities and elevate your front-end development skills. Essential for any developer wanting to build safe and reliable web applications.

About our speaker, Alicia de Wet
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-de-wet/
Alicia is an experienced front-end software engineer with a passion for building high-quality, accessible, and secure web and mobile applications. With experience in both startup and corporate environments, she brings a diverse perspective to software development. Alicia has a proven track record of leading teams, delivering successful projects, and fostering a culture of innovation. A strong advocate for user experience, she is dedicated to crafting inclusive and performant applications. Security and accessibility are not afterthoughts but core principles in her development philosophy. In her free time, Alicia enjoys exploring the world of wine and furthering her wine education. Alicia believes in continuous learning, both in technology and viticulture and actively contributes to the front-end community.

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