Secure the Stack: Web Application Security Engineering: Injection, Auth, and Defense Beyond OWASP

By Rafael Sanders

Every modern application is a target.

From startups to global enterprises, web applications face constant pressure from attackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities, abuse business logic, steal credentials, and compromise sensitive data.

"Secure the Stack" is a practical, engineering focused guide to building and maintaining secure web applications throughout the software development lifecycle.

This book teaches developers how to identify security risks, design effective defenses, and build applications that remain resilient against real world threats.

Why web application security matters

Security incidents rarely happen because of a single mistake.

They often emerge from a combination of weaknesses such as:

injection vulnerabilitiesbroken authentication systemsinsecure session managementauthorization flawssensitive data exposureinsecure APIssecurity misconfigurationsbusiness logic abuse

Understanding these risks is essential for building trustworthy software.

What you will learnfundamentals of web application securitycommon vulnerability classes and attack surfacessecure authentication and authorization designprotecting against injection attackssession and identity management best practicesAPI security engineeringsecure data handling and encryption strategiesbrowser security controls and defensesthreat modeling and risk assessmentsecurity testing and verification workflows
Beyond checklists and compliance

Throughout the book, you will learn how to:

design secure application architecturesidentify vulnerabilities early in developmentstrengthen authentication and access control systemsreduce the likelihood of security incidentsintegrate security into engineering workflowsbuild security awareness across development teams

Each chapter focuses on practical engineering decisions used in production environments.

Practical applicationsSaaS platformsenterprise web applicationse-commerce systemsAPI-driven servicescustomer portalscloud native web platforms

These examples focus on defensive engineering, risk reduction, and secure software design.

Who this book is forsoftware developersbackend engineersfull-stack developersapplication security engineersDevSecOps professionalsengineering teams responsible for secure software delivery

If you want to build web applications that remain secure under real-world conditions, this book provides the roadmap.

Design securely.
Authenticate carefully.
Defend every layer of the stack.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2RPCWLB
• ISBN13: 9798198287990
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"