Understanding WebApp Client-Side Security With Source Defense - Matt McGuirk - PSW #743

This segment will be an opportunity to discuss web application client-side security with subject matter expert Matt McGuirk from Source Defense. Modern web applications have a massive and misunderstood attack surface that exists within the webpages they serve. Potential discussion topics: - A visual overview of the problem - A simulated client-side attack - How to evaluate client-side risk on a given web site - What technologies are available to defend against client-side attacks - Historical case studies of landmark attacks

 

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-papere

 

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw743