Tag: Security

Web Applications Security

At my present job I am responsible for web applications administration and security. I lead automation team in all implementation aspects, including project management, process analysis, workflow design, configuration data set-up, systems interface development, system installation, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation monitoring. One of the major challenges in web applications domain is web development security.

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The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense

The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense is a reference written strictly for white hats: IT and security professionals responsible for protecting their organizations against malware. Peter Szor systematically covers everything you need to know, including virus behavior and classification, protection strategies, antivirus and worm-blocking techniques, and much more.

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Connect to sFTP Server in PHP

To use SFTP within your PHP application, a series of fundamental steps need to be executed. First and foremost, you must establish a connection to the SFTP server by utilizing the ssh2 extension, which facilitates secure communication. Subsequently, authentication is crucial to ensure the identity of the connecting entity. This is achieved by providing valid credentials, including a username and password, to the SFTP server. Once authenticated, your PHP script gains access to the server and enables file-related operations such as listing directory contents, downloading files to the local environment, and uploading files to the remote server.

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