Node.js Security

Explore Node.js security considerations and best practices in this 56-minute conference talk by Ilya Verbitskiy at NDC Conferences. Gain insights into the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by companies in the digital age. Learn about Node.js and Express.js security overviews, cryptography, and how to protect your applications from common vulnerabilities. Discover methods to prevent OWASP Top 10 threats in Node.js/Express.js applications, implement proper authentication and logging, and utilize security middleware. Understand the importance of careful NPM package selection and explore tools to enhance application security. Cover topics such as cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF, sensitive data exposure, JavaScript cryptography, secure password storage, and file upload security. Equip yourself with the knowledge to build more secure Node.js applications in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape.