Understanding Web Application Client-Side Risk – Matt McGuirk – ESW #276
Web applications have a new and dangerous security gap which requires attention: client-side security. The code and content that a web application delivers into a web browser is a ripe attack surface and requires different consideration, tools, and knowledge than required by traditional web application security. This segment will explore what client-side security is, why client-side attacks are so dangerous, and what options are available to defend ourselves from this new threat.
Segment Resources: "Magecart 101" - a courseware-style overview of the problem for security practioners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4al8idAE_M
A quick five minute explainer on the problem and Source Defense's solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8MO45EQcKY
Source Defense's brand new (as of 5/25/22) "State of the Industry" report for client-side security: https://info.sourcedefense.com/third-party-digital-supply-chain-report-white-paper
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Matt McGuirk is an expert in JavaScript, web technologies, and both client-side risk and client-side attacks. He has over 15 years of experience in web application development, website administration, and cybersecurity. Additionally, he has provided consultation and analysis to Fortune 50 companies on how best to secure their customer-facing web properties and business critical web applications. Matt lives in the American Northeast with his wife and two dogs.
