Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment, meaning it has everything you need to execute a program written in JavaScript. Though quite secure by itself, you should still think of additional ways to secure your Node.js apps.
Vulnerabilities are increasing as attackers find new, clever ways to break into your apps. It’s important to protect your customers’ sensitive data.
In this article, we will look at some popular attacks and threats to Node.js apps, followed by steps you can take before the development process to ensure the security of your Node.js app.
Here’s what we will be covering today:
- Popular attacks
- How to guard against SQL injections
- Add or remove HTTP headers
- Password encryption in Node.js
- Safe defaults and dynamic typing
- Protect against race conditions
- What to learn next
Popular attacks
It’s important to know how hackers/attackers try to breach your Node.js app before you can start defending it. This section will briefly cover some of the popular attacks and threats and explain how they work.