𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Your frontend is a target. Hackers use it to steal data. You lose user trust when security fails.
Protect your app with these steps.
Handle User Input
- Never trust user data.
- Validate formats.
- Sanitize inputs to stop XSS attacks.
- Do this on the server.
Secure Your Data
- Stop storing tokens in Local Storage.
- Use HttpOnly cookies.
- Use Secure cookies over HTTPS.
- Send only the data your user needs.
Stop CSRF Attacks
- Use unique CSRF tokens.
- Set your cookies to SameSite Lax.
- This stops fake requests.
Manage Libraries
- Third party code has bugs.
- Run npm audit often.
- Remove unused packages.
- Update libraries fast.
Use Browser Policies
- Set a Content Security Policy.
- This stops bad scripts.
- Use X-Frame-Options to stop clickjacking.
- Set X-Content-Type-Options to nosniff.
Secure Your API
- Use HTTPS for all calls.
- Set rate limits on your API.
- Verify permissions on the backend.
Test Your Code
- Use automated scanners.
- Do manual code reviews.
- Pay for penetration testing.
Security is a habit. Keep your app safe.
Source: https://dev.to/techblogs/fortifying-the-user-interface-frontend-security-best-practices-p51 Optional learning community: https://t.me/GyaanSetuAi