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You've heard the nasty stories about PHP sites being wiped off the web by evil hackers? Sadly it's not scare-mongering as it does happen, and as much as we love PHP it needs proper security to keep your site safe from harm. Plenty of PHP books have the odd chapter on security but at last O'Reilly have published a whole volume dedicated to the cause, with all the code you'll need to keep everything in order. Each chapter covers a different aspect of the application, from form processing to database programming and session management. Written in a straight forward style, it's ideal for every PHP user, but at GBP20 you might expect a little more than just 100 pages." .NET, November 2005 "If you write PHP scripts, get a copy" - Alain Williams, news@UK, March 2006
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A Guide to Building Secure Web Applications
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We've probably all heard about sql injections, cross side scripting, session hi-jacking and other security issues in PHP, and this book explains what they are, how they happen and how to combat them. More than that though, you'll learn best practices for writing secure php pages.
One of the things I liked about this book is that you don't need to be sat next to your PC to read it. Though it has many nice and clear code examples, it's mainly about principles and theory. Excellent to have on the bedside table.
It isn't a very thick book, but is written in a clear and accessible style, and I found myself going 'aha' all the way through. I read it quickly but have a feeling that I'll return to it often until all those best practices are memorised and I'm 'doing' them.
Worth buying? Definitely. This book should be on every serious PHP programmer's bookshelf.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very good, and absolutely recommandable.
The book is not very big (~100 pages) and can be read quite fast. It's also an easy read, as the language in the book is not hard as some other technical books might be. The explanations are good, and easy to understand, as well as the reasoning.
I enjoyed this book, and it's a great reference. It's size also allows you to read it again (And that's a great idea - Helps you to remember) to get the most out of the book.
The author knows what he talks about, and his advice really makes sense. You might already be aware of some of the concepts, such as filtering input etc, but Chris explains really well the ideas behind such concepts, and gives great examples of what can go wrong if you fail to follow the simple principles given.
All in all, this is a great book that really helps you, by teaching you best practices from a very experienced web-developer.
And the book is really great as a reference.
The book is not very big (~100 pages) and can be read quite fast. It's also an easy read, as the language in the book is not hard as some other technical books might be. The explanations are good, and easy to understand, as well as the reasoning.
I enjoyed this book, and it's a great reference. It's size also allows you to read it again (And that's a great idea - Helps you to remember) to get the most out of the book.
The author knows what he talks about, and his advice really makes sense. You might already be aware of some of the concepts, such as filtering input etc, but Chris explains really well the ideas behind such concepts, and gives great examples of what can go wrong if you fail to follow the simple principles given.
All in all, this is a great book that really helps you, by teaching you best practices from a very experienced web-developer.
And the book is really great as a reference.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We've all written unsecure code. Then tried to circumvent our weak security measures. It made us better programmers, and made us sleep better knowing our applications were safe. But there is just so far your imagination can go, while thinking up ways to get inside your perfectly secure system.
Essential PHP Security by Chris Shiflett brings you those ideas in a book that looks rather, well small. We've all gotten used to those big, heavy, shelf bending computer books, but this one has just 124 pages. Allow me to get a bit poetic: Don't judge the book by its covers, or rather by the number of pages. This book is the essential reading for all PHP developers, professional and hobbyist alike. It is one of those books that will not get outdated and will be referenced on a daily basis.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It made me realize that some of my approaches were a bit misslead, but mostly solidified my way of coding. And that is really what I was looking to get out of this book.
Essential PHP Security by Chris Shiflett brings you those ideas in a book that looks rather, well small. We've all gotten used to those big, heavy, shelf bending computer books, but this one has just 124 pages. Allow me to get a bit poetic: Don't judge the book by its covers, or rather by the number of pages. This book is the essential reading for all PHP developers, professional and hobbyist alike. It is one of those books that will not get outdated and will be referenced on a daily basis.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It made me realize that some of my approaches were a bit misslead, but mostly solidified my way of coding. And that is really what I was looking to get out of this book.
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An essential checklist, but there is more ...
This book is by no means a tome and was probably written for kindle first.
That said, it highlights a lot of the important concepts of filter input and escape output. Read more
That said, it highlights a lot of the important concepts of filter input and escape output. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D.Hatcher
compact but perfect
One of the problems with computing books tends to be they ramble on, and on and on.... But not this one. It short, very short. But perfect for that. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Scott Herbert
Small in Size but Pure Gold
I was disappointed when I opened my Amazon package to find this slim book (100+pages). However, the content is pure gold. If you write PHP scripts you should read this book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by John G. Dyke
Security advice that is useful for non-PHP programers too
I've found this book useful because it explained to me how certain vulnerabilities can arise. That is handy to know whatever language you are writing in. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Ms. Mary Ellis
A bit too simple for my needs
It does contain simple ways to make your websites more secure, but nothing too tricky.
I was a bit disappointed with this book. Read more
I was a bit disappointed with this book. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by Kulmala Tomi
Great introduction to PHP security
Great advice, very small compact book, clearly written.
This book makes light work of a complex topic but does not go into great depth. Read more
This book makes light work of a complex topic but does not go into great depth. Read more
Published on 16 May 2008 by Mr. J. Hopkins
Absolutely Essential
If you've done a bit of PHP programming, or have used any other online scripting languages, but have never considered the security implications, this book is essential. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2007 by D. Hickling
Useful, structured, collection of advice
Probably nothing new here for most PHP programmers, but it's nice to have it all collected in one place. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2006 by Stephen Hampshire
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