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What is the role of the origin header in securing a local HTTP server?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

The origin header plays a important role in securing a local HTTP server by providing an additional layer of protection against certain types of attacks. It is an HTTP header field that specifies the origin of a web request, indicating the domain from which the request originated. This header is sent by the client to

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security, Examination review

Tagged under: Access Control Mechanisms, Content Security Policies, CORS Attacks, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, Cross-Site Request Forgery, CSRF Attacks, Cybersecurity, HTTP Headers, Local Server Security, Origin Header

How did the Zoom vulnerability highlight the importance of local server security?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

The Zoom vulnerability that emerged in 2019 served as a wake-up call for the importance of local server security in the realm of web application security. This incident shed light on the potential risks and consequences associated with overlooking the security of local HTTP servers. In order to comprehend the significance of this vulnerability, it

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security, Examination review

Tagged under: Background Services, Cybersecurity, Local Server Security, Security Measures, Web Application Security, Zoom Vulnerability

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What is the role of the origin header in securing a local HTTP server?

How did the Zoom vulnerability highlight the importance of local server security?