https://github.com/techrootify/understanding-the-owasp-top-10

Understanding the OWASP Top 10.
https://github.com/techrootify/understanding-the-owasp-top-10

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Understanding the OWASP Top 10.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/techrootify/understanding-the-owasp-top-10
• Owner: techrootify
• Created: 2025-02-12T14:25:20.000Z (8 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-02-12T14:26:35.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-01T10:38:31.537Z (7 months ago)
• Topics: cybersecurity, ethical-hacking, owasp, owasp-top-10
• Homepage: https://www.instagram.com/techrootify/
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• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Understanding-the-OWASP-Top-10

🔐 Understanding the OWASP Top 10: Essential for Every Developer & Security Enthusiast!  

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are evolving at an alarming rate. Whether you're a developer, cybersecurity professional, or IT enthusiast, understanding the OWASP Top 10 is crucial to building secure applications.  

🚨 What is the OWASP Top 10?  

The OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) Top 10 is a globally recognized list of the most critical web application security risks. It serves as a guide to help organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.  

🔥 The OWASP Top 10 (Latest Edition):  

1️⃣ Broken Access Control – Unauthorized access to sensitive data.  

2️⃣ Cryptographic Failures – Weak encryption leads to data leaks.  

3️⃣ Injection Attacks – SQL, NoSQL, and command injection risks.  

4️⃣ Insecure Design – Flaws in the application architecture.  

5️⃣ Security Misconfiguration – Default settings and exposed configurations.  

6️⃣ Vulnerable & Outdated Components – Risks from unpatched libraries.  

7️⃣ Identification & Authentication Failures – Weak login mechanisms.  

8️⃣ Software & Data Integrity Failures – Supply chain risks.  

9️⃣ Security Logging & Monitoring Failures – Lack of proper threat detection.  

🔟 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) – Exploiting backend requests.  

✅ Why Should You Care?  

Ignoring these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. By integrating security best practices into development, we can build robust applications that stand strong against cyber threats.  

💡 Want to learn more about cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and web security?  

Join us at Tech Rootify, where we provide expert-led workshops, internships, and online courses to upskill the next generation of security professionals.  

🔗 Connect with us:  

🌐 Website: https://www.techrootify.com/  

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techrootify/  

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techrootify  

💻 GitHub: https://github.com/techrootify  

Let’s make the digital world a safer place—one secure line of code at a time! 💻🔒