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What are CSRF tokens and how do they protect against cross-site request forgery attacks? What alternative approach can simplify the implementation of CSRF protection?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

CSRF tokens, also known as Cross-Site Request Forgery tokens, play a important role in protecting web applications against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. These attacks occur when an attacker tricks a victim into performing unintended actions on a web application without their knowledge or consent. CSRF tokens serve as a countermeasure to mitigate the risks

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Server security: safe coding practices, Examination review

Tagged under: Cross-site Request Forgery Attacks, CSRF Tokens, Cybersecurity, Defense Mechanism, SameSite Cookies, Web Application Security

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What are CSRF tokens and how do they protect against cross-site request forgery attacks? What alternative approach can simplify the implementation of CSRF protection?