Cybersecurity for Developers: A Practical Guide to Writing Secure Code and Defending Against Common Web Vulnerabilities

By Greyson Chesterfield

In today's hyper-connected world, code is under constant attack - and developers are on the front lines. Cybersecurity for Developers is your essential defense manual, equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills to write secure, resilient, and responsible software from day one.

This hands-on guide demystifies security concepts and dives straight into the real-world threats that target modern applications - from SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and authentication flaws to insecure APIs, dependency exploits, and zero-day vulnerabilities. You'll learn how attackers think, where they strike, and how to build code that fights back.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Secure common web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, APIs, databases) against top OWASP threats

Build strong authentication and session management into your apps

Apply secure coding principles in Node.js, Python, PHP, and more

Handle encryption, secrets management, and sensitive data protection

Conduct code audits, threat modeling, and penetration testing

Defend your software across the SDLC-from design to deployment

Whether you're building a simple web app or scaling a complex cloud-native system, this book turns you from a coder into a secure coder. Perfect for software engineers, full-stack developers, DevOps teams, and anyone who builds or maintains applications in today's threat landscape.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRFNQ6S5
• ISBN13: 9798296863607
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"