📚 Topic Summary
The OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) Top Ten is a list of the ten most critical security risks to web applications. Understanding these risks is the first step in protecting against them. This unplugged activity will explore these vulnerabilities using real-world analogies and scenarios, so no coding is required! Think of it like learning the rules of a game before you start playing; knowing the rules of web security helps you defend against attacks.🛡️
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Injection |
A. Exposing sensitive data, such as passwords or credit card numbers. |
| 2. Broken Authentication |
B. When an application doesn't properly validate or sanitize user inputs, allowing attackers to insert malicious code. |
| 3. Sensitive Data Exposure |
C. When attackers exploit flaws in the login process to impersonate legitimate users. |
| 4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) |
D. Using outdated or vulnerable components in a web application, creating security weaknesses. |
| 5. Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities |
E. Injecting malicious scripts into websites viewed by other users. |
Answer Key: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-E, 5-D
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentence using the words provided: Security Misconfiguration, Identification, Unauthorized, Protection, Validation.
________ and authentication failures occur when an application does not properly confirm a user's ________. This allows ________ access to restricted areas. ________ of data requires strong encryption and access controls. Ensuring proper ________ is key to prevent security breaches.
Answer Key: Identification, Validation, Unauthorized, Protection, Security Misconfiguration
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are building a website for a local library. What are three OWASP Top Ten risks you should consider during the design and development phases? How would you mitigate these risks without writing any code?