StrangerDanger - Finding Security Vulnerabilities Before They Find You

Explore the critical security risks associated with open source modules in the NPM ecosystem through this insightful conference talk from JSConf BP 2019. Dive into a practical demonstration using the sample application 'Goof' to understand how vulnerable dependencies can be exploited by attackers. Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in your Node.js applications. Gain valuable insights from Liran Tal, a Developer Advocate at Snyk and member of the Node.js Security working group, as he shares his expertise on essential Node.js security practices, OWASP project contributions, and software philosophy. Discover effective strategies to scrutinize and secure your application's dependencies, protecting both your system and user data from potential threats.