OWASP Top 10 Survival Guide: Fix Web Application Vulnerabilities Now

So… you thought your web app was secure? Cute. Let's be real — if your code touches the internet, it's already under attack. Somewhere out there, a hacker is sipping coffee, scanning your endpoints, and whispering sweet SQL injections into your unvalidated inputs. But don't panic — this book is your shield, your sword, and your caffeine-fueled battle plan. Welcome to OWASP Top 10 Survival Guide: Fix Web Application Vulnerabilities Now, your no-nonsense, laugh-while-you-learn crash course in not getting hacked. I'm Larsen Kraulmann, your slightly sarcastic guide through the land of security misconfigurations, access control chaos, and cryptographic heartbreak. If you've ever stared at a vulnerability report and thought, "...what the heck does that even mean?" — this book is for you. Inside, you'll learn how to: Outsmart hackers by understanding how they actually think. Squash injection bugs before they blow up your database. Stop leaking sensitive data like an overcaffeinated faucet. Finally understand what your security team is yelling about. Build apps so secure even your future self will say, "Nice." Each chapter breaks down one of the OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities — from Broken Access Control and Injection to the ever-infuriating Security Misconfiguration — with real-world examples, code-level fixes, and "don't do this, you'll cry later" developer wisdom. No boring academic fluff. No fear-mongering. Just clear, practical, slightly irreverent guidance on building apps that can actually survive the internet. You'll get: Hands-on examples in plain language (no security degree required) Developer checklists that actually make sense Real-world war stories and "facepalm" moments from the trenches Tools, frameworks, and habits that turn you into a security pro A few jokes to keep you sane while patching production Think of this book as your security gym membership — except you don't have to lift anything heavier than your laptop. You'll leave with stronger code, better instincts, and a smug sense of confidence next time someone says, "We'll fix that in production." Whether you're a web developer, tester, DevOps engineer, or just a curious coder tired of hearing "OWASP this, OWASP that," this guide will help you understand, prevent, and fix vulnerabilities fast — before they become your next headline. Because let's face it: Security isn't someone else's job anymore. It's yours. And with this book, you're going to crush it.