Server-Side Security
Server-side security refers to the practices, techniques, and measures implemented on the server side of an application to protect data, resources, and infrastructure from unauthorized access, attacks, and vulnerabilities. It involves securing the server environment, application logic, and data handling processes to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes aspects like authentication, authorization, input validation, encryption, and secure configuration.
Developers should learn and implement server-side security to protect applications from common threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and data breaches, which are critical for compliance with regulations like GDPR and for maintaining user trust. It is essential in web development, API design, and cloud-based systems where sensitive data is processed, ensuring that vulnerabilities are mitigated at the source rather than relying solely on client-side measures.