Reference no: EM133432757 , Length: 5 Pages

Assignment:

Security vulnerabilities in an organization's web applications leave the organization susceptible to attacks that can result in considerable loss and reputational damage. One type of vulnerability involves cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Perform online research on XSS attacks. Then, in your own words, share what you've learned about this type of attack.

While designing a web application, how would you prevent a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack? Expand on the design and testing procedures you would follow to harden your application.

Must meet the below requirement for better grading:

• Explanation of XSS attacks: comprehensively describe a cross-site scripting attack.
• Prevention of XSS attacks: suggest ingenious design solutions for preventing a cross-site scripting attack and describe effective procedures for hardening the application.
• Sources and documentation: illuminatingly support your assignment with two or more non-textbook sources.
• Mechanics: write in complete, well-constructed sentences with faultless grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling; writing is sharp, coherent, and demonstrates sophisticated clarity.

Your paper should be 750 to 1250 words (3 to 5 pages, double-spaced). Support your paper with at least two outside sources and be sure to cite them properly using APA format.

Remember to proofread your paper before submitting it to correct any mistakes in grammar, word choice, punctuation, or spelling. Your paper should be well organized and clearly written.