August 2021
Intermediate to advanced
304 pages
8h 50m
English
Overview
No-nonsense techniques, libraries, and best practices you can use to keep your Python applications safe and secure.
In Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance, you’ll learn how to:
Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance teaches you everything you’ll need to build secure Python web applications. As you work through the insightful code snippets and engaging examples, you’ll put security standards, best practices, and more into action. Along the way, you’ll get exposure to important libraries and tools in the Python ecosystem.
About the Technology
Security is a full-stack concern, encompassing user interfaces, APIs, web servers, network infrastructure, and everything in between. Master the powerful libraries, frameworks, and tools in the Python ecosystem and you can protect your systems top to bottom. Packed with realistic examples, lucid illustrations, and working code, this book shows you exactly how to secure Python-based web applications.
About the Book
Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance teaches you everything you need to secure Python and Django-based web apps. In it, seasoned security pro Dennis Byrne demystifies complex security terms and algorithms. Starting with a clear review of cryptographic foundations, you’ll learn how to implement layers of defense, secure user authentication and third-party access, and protect your applications against common hacks.
What's Inside
About the Reader
For intermediate Python programmers.
About the Author
Dennis Byrne is a tech lead for 23andMe, where he protects the genetic data of more than 10 million customers.
Quotes
Truly must-have knowledge for any full stack developer!
- Håvard Wall, Forwall AS
With great explanations of security concepts, this is a clear and well-written guide on how to apply them.
- Tim van Deurzen, Eolas Engineering
Teaches you how to secure your apps and packages using easy-to-understand examples. An excellent read!
- Marc-Anthony Taylor, Blackshark.ai
Even experienced developers will learn something.
- William Jamir Silva, ESSS
In Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance, you’ll learn how to:
- Use algorithms to encrypt, hash, and digitally sign data
- Create and install TLS certificates
- Implement authentication, authorization, OAuth 2.0, and form validation in Django
- Protect a web application with Content Security Policy
- Implement Cross Origin Resource Sharing
- Protect against common attacks including clickjacking, denial of service attacks, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and more
Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance teaches you everything you’ll need to build secure Python web applications. As you work through the insightful code snippets and engaging examples, you’ll put security standards, best practices, and more into action. Along the way, you’ll get exposure to important libraries and tools in the Python ecosystem.
About the Technology
Security is a full-stack concern, encompassing user interfaces, APIs, web servers, network infrastructure, and everything in between. Master the powerful libraries, frameworks, and tools in the Python ecosystem and you can protect your systems top to bottom. Packed with realistic examples, lucid illustrations, and working code, this book shows you exactly how to secure Python-based web applications.
About the Book
Full Stack Python Security: Cryptography, TLS, and attack resistance teaches you everything you need to secure Python and Django-based web apps. In it, seasoned security pro Dennis Byrne demystifies complex security terms and algorithms. Starting with a clear review of cryptographic foundations, you’ll learn how to implement layers of defense, secure user authentication and third-party access, and protect your applications against common hacks.
What's Inside
- Encrypt, hash, and digitally sign data
- Create and install TLS certificates
- Implement authentication, authorization, OAuth 2.0, and form validation in Django
- Protect against attacks such as clickjacking, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection
About the Reader
For intermediate Python programmers.
About the Author
Dennis Byrne is a tech lead for 23andMe, where he protects the genetic data of more than 10 million customers.
Quotes
Truly must-have knowledge for any full stack developer!
- Håvard Wall, Forwall AS
With great explanations of security concepts, this is a clear and well-written guide on how to apply them.
- Tim van Deurzen, Eolas Engineering
Teaches you how to secure your apps and packages using easy-to-understand examples. An excellent read!
- Marc-Anthony Taylor, Blackshark.ai
Even experienced developers will learn something.
- William Jamir Silva, ESSS
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