Description: Application security refers to the measures and practices implemented to protect software applications from threats and vulnerabilities. This includes identifying, preventing, and mitigating risks that can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the data and services that applications handle. Application security encompasses various techniques, such as user authentication, data encryption, input validation, and session management, among others. These measures are essential to protect both users and organizations from cyberattacks, such as code injections, denial-of-service attacks, and data theft. In an environment where applications are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, application security has become a critical component of software development. Implementing security practices from the early stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) is essential to ensure that applications are resilient to threats. Furthermore, application security is not limited to web applications but also extends to mobile, desktop, and cloud applications, making it an integral aspect of any organization’s security strategy.
