There are several types of attacks that can be directed at a system or network and can be used to establish communications. Common examples include viruses, malware, phishing, spear phishing, Denial-of-Service (DoS), and so on. Every year, even more sophisticated attacks are discovered, with many different targets. In this section—which will be about key security recommendations—we will focus on securing the code and environment for web and mobile applications.

There are several processes and models that can be used to ensure security in web and mobile applications. In the upcoming sections, we will explore the main recommendations for keeping your software safe from common security threats.