While strong authentication and authorization lay the foundation, achieving robust web application security demands a multi-layered approach. At first glance, the field of web application security can seem daunting, but by understanding and implementing core principles, you can dramatically strengthen your defenses against cyber threats.

In this presentation, we'll delve into the essential, yet often neglected, aspects of securing your applications. We'll cover best practices for secure coding, meticulous input validation techniques, the importance of strategic error handling and logging, how to manage file uploads safely, and much more.

presented at InfoQ Dev Summit Boston